- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seekonk, MA
Mildred Aitken School
Federal NCES profile for Mildred Aitken School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251059001696
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mildred Aitken School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Seekonk · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 578
- students enrolled
Mildred Aitken School has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred Aitken School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Seekonk, MA.
School address
District: Seekonk · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251059001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mildred Aitken School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 251059001696 · Seekonk, MA Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Seekonk High (505 students)
Mildred Aitken School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Mildred Aitken School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mildred Aitken School
578 students
- Seekonk High
Seekonk High
505 students
- Dr. Kevin M. H
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
500 students
- George R Marti
George R Martin
443 students
- Seekonk Transi 6
Seekonk Transitions Academy
6 students
What this shows Mildred Aitken School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mildred Aitken School compares
Mildred Aitken School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,665
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Mildred Aitken School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Seekonk reports $19,665 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mildred Aitken School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seekonk High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George R Martin | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seekonk Transitions Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mildred Aitken School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 76/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mildred Aitken School
How many students attend Mildred Aitken School?
Mildred Aitken School has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seekonk, MA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred Aitken School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred Aitken School is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mildred Aitken School?
The largest demographic group at Mildred Aitken School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Seekonk, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mildred Aitken School?
Mildred Aitken School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mildred Aitken School rank among public schools in Seekonk?
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred Aitken School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Seekonk, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seekonk on the city page.
What other schools are in Seekonk?
Besides Mildred Aitken School, Seekonk also operates Seekonk High (505 students), Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School (500 students), and George R Martin (443 students). See the Seekonk district page for the complete list.