- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Framingham, MA
Miriam F Mccarthy School
Federal NCES profile for Miriam F Mccarthy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250498000728
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miriam F Mccarthy School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Framingham · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 490
- students enrolled
Miriam F Mccarthy School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miriam F Mccarthy School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Framingham, MA.
School address
District: Framingham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250498000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Miriam F Mccarthy School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 250498000728 · Framingham, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Framingham High School (2,534 students)
Miriam F Mccarthy School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Miriam F Mccarthy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Framingham Hig
Framingham High School
2,534 students
- Walsh Middle 785
Walsh Middle
785 students
- Barbieri Eleme 671
Barbieri Elementary
671 students
- Fuller Middle 592
Fuller Middle
592 students
- Cameron Middle 592
Cameron Middle School
592 students
- This school 490
Miriam F Mccarthy School
490 students
What this shows Miriam F Mccarthy School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miriam F Mccarthy School compares
Miriam F Mccarthy School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,833
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
White 24.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Miriam F Mccarthy School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Framingham reports $23,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miriam F Mccarthy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walsh Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbieri Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fuller Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miriam F Mccarthy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Framingham
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Barbieri Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Potter Road
Standard public school
540 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Hemenway
Standard public school
538 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Brophy
Standard public school
504 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Harmony Grove Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Charlotte a Dunning
Standard public school
436 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miriam F Mccarthy School
How many students attend Miriam F Mccarthy School?
Miriam F Mccarthy School has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Framingham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miriam F Mccarthy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miriam F Mccarthy School is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miriam F Mccarthy School?
The largest demographic group at Miriam F Mccarthy School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Framingham, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miriam F Mccarthy School?
Miriam F Mccarthy 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 Miriam F Mccarthy School rank among elementary schools in Framingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Miriam F Mccarthy School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Framingham, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Framingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Framingham?
Besides Miriam F Mccarthy School, Framingham also operates Framingham High School (2,534 students), Walsh Middle (785 students), and Barbieri Elementary (671 students). See the Framingham district page for the complete list.