Enrollment
1,509
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250279000205
O'Bryant School of Math & Science — Roxbury, MA
Federal NCES profile for O'Bryant School of Math & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O'Bryant School of Math & Science compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
O'Bryant School of Math & Science reports 1,509 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 102.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 503 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boston spends $47,393 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How O'Bryant School of Math & Science compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$47,393
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 503 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,509 Top 97% in Massachusetts — larger than 3% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 102.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250279000205
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
African American 30.0%
Asian 17.0%
White 12.5%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 503:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boston, which includes O'Bryant School of Math & Science.
$47,393
Per student
+66%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+143%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 25.9%
Federal 12.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about O'Bryant School of Math & Science
How many students attend O'Bryant School of Math & Science?
O'Bryant School of Math & Science has 1,509 students enrolled. It is a other school in Roxbury, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'Bryant School of Math & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at O'Bryant School of Math & Science is 15.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'Bryant School of Math & Science?
The largest demographic group at O'Bryant School of Math & Science is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roxbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'Bryant School of Math & Science?
O'Bryant School of Math & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.