- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winchester, MA
Muraco Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Muraco Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251311002168
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muraco Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 352
- students enrolled
Muraco Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muraco Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Winchester, MA.
School address
District: Winchester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251311002168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Muraco Elementary held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 251311002168 · Winchester, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Winchester High School (1,404 students)
Muraco Elementary held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Muraco Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winchester Hig
Winchester High School
1,404 students
- Mccall Middle
Mccall Middle
1,036 students
- Vinson-Owen El 441
Vinson-Owen Elementary
441 students
- Lynch Elementa 426
Lynch Elementary
426 students
- Ambrose Elemen 398
Ambrose Elementary
398 students
- This school 352
Muraco Elementary
352 students
What this shows Muraco Elementary reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muraco Elementary compares
Muraco Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,628
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Asian 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Muraco Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Winchester reports $19,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muraco Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccall Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vinson-Owen Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynch Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ambrose Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muraco Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Winchester
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Muraco Elementary
How many students attend Muraco Elementary?
Muraco Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winchester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muraco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Muraco Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muraco Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Muraco Elementary is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Winchester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muraco Elementary?
Muraco Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muraco Elementary rank among elementary schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Muraco Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Winchester, 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 Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Winchester?
Besides Muraco Elementary, Winchester also operates Winchester High School (1,404 students), Mccall Middle (1,036 students), and Vinson-Owen Elementary (441 students). See the Winchester district page for the complete list.