Enrollment
527
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Elementary School
Northeast Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waltham, Massachusetts, enrolling 527 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 527 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waltham's public schools, it stands alongside William F. Stanley Elementary School (381 students): Northeast Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11:1 vs 8.9:1).
Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students) and John F Kennedy Middle (635 students) alongside Northeast 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 Northeast Elementary School compares
Northeast 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waltham, which includes Northeast Elementary School.
$26,713
Per student
+19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 33.3%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~527 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northeast Elementary School a good school?
Northeast Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 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.
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