Enrollment
755
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Easton, MA
Richardson Olmsted School
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Olmsted School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250462000983
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Olmsted School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in North Easton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 755
- students enrolled
Richardson Olmsted School has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Olmsted School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in North Easton, MA.
School address
District: Easton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250462000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richardson Olmsted School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richardson Olmsted School
Richardson Olmsted School is a large elementary school in North Easton, Massachusetts, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Massachusetts schools and 20% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Easton spends $17,490 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Easton also operates Oliver Ames High (1,045 students) and Easton Middle School (798 students) alongside Richardson Olmsted School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richardson Olmsted School compares
Richardson Olmsted School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$17,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Richardson Olmsted School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Easton, which includes Richardson Olmsted School.
$17,490
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 46.0%
Federal 4.6%
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.
How Richardson Olmsted School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ames High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Easton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanche a. Ames Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson Olmsted School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richardson Olmsted School
How many students attend Richardson Olmsted School?
Richardson Olmsted School has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Easton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Olmsted School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Olmsted School is 14.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Olmsted School?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Olmsted School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in North Easton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Olmsted School?
Richardson Olmsted School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richardson Olmsted School rank among public schools in North Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Olmsted School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in North Easton, 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 North Easton on the city page.
Is Richardson Olmsted School a good school?
Richardson Olmsted School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Easton?
Besides Richardson Olmsted School, Easton also operates Oliver Ames High (1,045 students), Easton Middle School (798 students), and Blanche a. Ames Elementary School (762 students). See the Easton district page for the complete list.
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