- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millbury, MA
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Raymond E. Shaw Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250789001251
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Millbury · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 454
- students enrolled
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond E. Shaw Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Millbury, MA.
School address
District: Millbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250789001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 250789001251 · Millbury, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 13:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Millbury Junior/Senior High (722 students)
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millbury Junio
Millbury Junior/Senior High
722 students
- Elmwood Street
Elmwood Street
455 students
- This school
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary
454 students
What this shows Raymond E. Shaw Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond E. Shaw Elementary compares
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$21,123
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Raymond E. Shaw Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Millbury reports $21,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond E. Shaw Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbury Junior/Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond E. Shaw Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond E. Shaw Elementary
How many students attend Raymond E. Shaw Elementary?
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond E. Shaw Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond E. Shaw Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond E. Shaw Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Raymond E. Shaw Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Millbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond E. Shaw Elementary?
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Raymond E. Shaw Elementary rank among public schools in Millbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond E. Shaw Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Millbury, 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 Millbury?
Besides Raymond E. Shaw Elementary, Millbury also operates Millbury Junior/Senior High (722 students) and Elmwood Street (455 students). See the Millbury district page for the complete list.