Enrollment
353
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rutland, MA
Naquag Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Naquag Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251188002693
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naquag Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rutland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 353
- students enrolled
Naquag Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naquag Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rutland, MA.
School address
District: Wachusett · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251188002693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naquag Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naquag Elementary School
Naquag Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rutland, Massachusetts, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Massachusetts schools and 24% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 706 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wachusett spends $17,517 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rutland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Elementary School (382 students): Naquag Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 16.6:1).
Wachusett also operates Wachusett Regional High (1,779 students) and Mountview Middle (773 students) alongside Naquag Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Naquag Elementary School compares
Naquag Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$17,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Naquag Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wachusett, which includes Naquag Elementary School.
$17,517
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 37.2%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Naquag Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett Regional High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountview Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dawson | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leroy E.Mayo | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paxton Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Naquag Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Rutland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Naquag Elementary School
How many students attend Naquag Elementary School?
Naquag Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rutland, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naquag Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naquag Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naquag Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Naquag Elementary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Rutland, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naquag Elementary School?
Naquag Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Naquag Elementary School rank among public schools in Rutland?
By Resource Investment Index, Naquag Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rutland, 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 Rutland on the city page.
Is Naquag Elementary School a good school?
Naquag Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wachusett?
Besides Naquag Elementary School, Wachusett also operates Wachusett Regional High (1,779 students), Mountview Middle (773 students), and Dawson (487 students). See the Wachusett district page for the complete list.
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