- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Roxbury, MA
Ohrenberger School
Federal NCES profile for Ohrenberger School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250279000339
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohrenberger School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in West Roxbury · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 477
- students enrolled
Ohrenberger School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohrenberger School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in West Roxbury, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ohrenberger School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 250279000339 · West Roxbury, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Ohrenberger School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Ohrenberger School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 477
Ohrenberger School
477 students
What this shows Ohrenberger School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohrenberger School compares
Ohrenberger 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$36,906
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
African American 38.4%
White 15.1%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Ohrenberger School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ohrenberger School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohrenberger School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohrenberger School
How many students attend Ohrenberger School?
Ohrenberger School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Roxbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohrenberger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohrenberger School is 10.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 36% 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 Ohrenberger School?
The largest demographic group at Ohrenberger School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in West Roxbury, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohrenberger School?
Ohrenberger School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Ohrenberger School rank among public schools in West Roxbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohrenberger School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in West Roxbury, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Ohrenberger School, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.