- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westwood, MA
Paul Hanlon
Federal NCES profile for Paul Hanlon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251281002099
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Hanlon earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Westwood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 230
- students enrolled
Paul Hanlon has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Hanlon ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westwood, MA.
School address
District: Westwood · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251281002099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
230 on latest CCD 251281002099 · Westwood, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood High (837 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westwood. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Paul Hanlon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westwood High
Westwood High
837 students
- E W Thurston M
E W Thurston Middle
664 students
- William E Shee 278
William E Sheehan
278 students
- Martha Jones 275
Martha Jones
275 students
- Downey 271
Downey
271 students
- This school 230
Paul Hanlon
230 students
What this shows Paul Hanlon reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Hanlon compares
Paul Hanlon vs Massachusetts and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,784
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
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.
Programs
District finance for Westwood reports $25,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Hanlon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E W Thurston Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William E Sheehan | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Jones | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downey | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Hanlon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Westwood
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Hanlon
How many students attend Paul Hanlon?
Paul Hanlon has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westwood, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Hanlon?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Hanlon is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Hanlon?
Paul Hanlon has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Paul Hanlon rank among elementary schools in Westwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Hanlon ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westwood, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood?
Besides Paul Hanlon, Westwood also operates Westwood High (837 students), E W Thurston Middle (664 students), and William E Sheehan (278 students). See the Westwood district page for the complete list.