- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Acton, MA
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul P Gates Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250171000008
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul P Gates Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Acton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 380
- students enrolled
Paul P Gates Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul P Gates Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Acton, MA.
School address
District: Acton-Boxborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250171000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Paul P Gates Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 250171000008 · Acton, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Acton-Boxborough Regional High (1,622 students)
Paul P Gates Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Paul P Gates Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Acton-Boxborou
Acton-Boxborough Regional High
1,622 students
- Raymond J Grey
Raymond J Grey Junior High
824 students
- Blanchard Memo 469
Blanchard Memorial School
469 students
- Mccarthy-Towne 431
Mccarthy-Towne School
431 students
- Luther Conant 410
Luther Conant School
410 students
- This school 380
Paul P Gates Elementary School
380 students
What this shows Paul P Gates Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul P Gates Elementary School compares
Paul P Gates Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.0%
White 28.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Asian at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Paul P Gates Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Acton-Boxborough reports $20,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul P Gates Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton-Boxborough Regional High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond J Grey Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Memorial School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccarthy-Towne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Conant School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul P Gates Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Acton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mccarthy-Towne School
Standard public school
431 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Luther Conant School
Standard public school
410 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Merriam School
Standard public school
395 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul P Gates Elementary School
How many students attend Paul P Gates Elementary School?
Paul P Gates Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Acton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul P Gates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul P Gates Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul P Gates Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul P Gates Elementary School is Asian at 55.0% of enrollment, in Acton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul P Gates Elementary School?
Paul P Gates Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul P Gates Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Acton?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul P Gates Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Acton, 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 Acton on the city page.
What other schools are in Acton-Boxborough?
Besides Paul P Gates Elementary School, Acton-Boxborough also operates Acton-Boxborough Regional High (1,622 students), Raymond J Grey Junior High (824 students), and Blanchard Memorial School (469 students). See the Acton-Boxborough district page for the complete list.