- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waltham, MA
Northeast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251200001974
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Waltham · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 527
- students enrolled
Northeast Elementary School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Waltham, MA.
School address
District: Waltham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251200001974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Northeast Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 251200001974 · Waltham, MA Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 11:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waltham Sr High (1,791 students)
Northeast Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Northeast Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waltham Sr Hig
Waltham Sr High
1,791 students
- John F Kennedy 635
John F Kennedy Middle
635 students
- John W. Mcdevi 618
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
618 students
- This school 527
Northeast Elementary School
527 students
- Douglas Macart 475
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
475 students
- William F. Sta 381
William F. Stanley Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Northeast Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Elementary School compares
Northeast Elementary 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$26,980
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 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 35.3%
African American 11.8%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Northeast Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waltham reports $26,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Mcdevitt Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Stanley Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Waltham
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Elementary School
How many students attend Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waltham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School is 11:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 30% 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 Northeast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Waltham, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Northeast Elementary School rank among public schools in Waltham?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Waltham, 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 Waltham on the city page.
What other schools are in Waltham?
Besides Northeast Elementary School, Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students), John F Kennedy Middle (635 students), and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School (618 students). See the Waltham district page for the complete list.