- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medfield, MA
Ralph Wheelock School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Wheelock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250753001159
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Wheelock School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Medfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 404
- students enrolled
Ralph Wheelock School has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Wheelock School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Medfield, MA.
School address
District: Medfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250753001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ralph Wheelock School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 250753001159 · Medfield, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Medfield Senior High (704 students)
Ralph Wheelock School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Ralph Wheelock School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medfield Senio
Medfield Senior High
704 students
- Thomas Blake M
Thomas Blake Middle
574 students
- Memorial Schoo
Memorial School
412 students
- This school
Ralph Wheelock School
404 students
- Dale Street
Dale Street
384 students
What this shows Ralph Wheelock School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Wheelock School compares
Ralph Wheelock 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,797
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
Counselors0.6 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.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Ralph Wheelock School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Medfield reports $20,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Wheelock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medfield Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Blake Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dale Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Wheelock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Medfield
1 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Wheelock School
How many students attend Ralph Wheelock School?
Ralph Wheelock School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Wheelock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Wheelock School is 13.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Wheelock School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Wheelock School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Medfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Wheelock School?
Ralph Wheelock School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ralph Wheelock School rank among public schools in Medfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Wheelock School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Medfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Medfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Medfield?
Besides Ralph Wheelock School, Medfield also operates Medfield Senior High (704 students), Thomas Blake Middle (574 students), and Memorial School (412 students). See the Medfield district page for the complete list.