Enrollment
864
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250309000405
Oscar F Raymond — Brockton, MA
Federal NCES profile for Oscar F Raymond, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 16
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: Brockton · 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)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oscar F Raymond compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oscar F Raymond reports 864 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% 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 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 288 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brockton spends $24,398 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.2% from local sources (property taxes), 76.3% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Oscar F Raymond 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 89% | — | — |
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 29% 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
33.7%
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
$24,398
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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 288 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 864 Top 89% in Massachusetts — larger than 11% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250309000405
Student demographics
African American 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 5.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 288:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brockton, which includes Oscar F Raymond.
$24,398
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.2%
State 76.3%
Federal 17.5%
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
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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763 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
New Heights Charter School of Brockton
Standard public school
734 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Hancock
Standard public school
680 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Downey
Standard public school
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Brookfield
Standard public school
532 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Oscar F Raymond
How many students attend Oscar F Raymond?
Oscar F Raymond has 864 students enrolled. It is a other school in Brockton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar F Raymond?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar F Raymond is 15.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oscar F Raymond?
The largest demographic group at Oscar F Raymond is African American at 76.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Brockton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oscar F Raymond?
Oscar F Raymond has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.