- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marlborough, MA
Richer
Federal NCES profile for Richer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250732001135
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richer earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Marlborough · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 596
- students enrolled
Richer has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richer ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Marlborough, MA.
School address
District: Marlborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250732001135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Richer grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 250732001135 · Marlborough, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlborough High (985 students)
Richer grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Richer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlborough Hi
Marlborough High
985 students
- 1 Lt Charles W
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School
965 students
- Goodnow Brothe
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
781 students
- Charles Jawore
Charles Jaworek School
631 students
- This school
Richer
596 students
- Francis J Kane
Francis J Kane
575 students
What this shows Richer reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richer compares
Richer is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,103
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 23.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Richer is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Marlborough reports $20,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodnow Brothers Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Jaworek School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis J Kane | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Marlborough
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richer
How many students attend Richer?
Richer has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marlborough, MA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richer?
The student-teacher ratio at Richer is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richer?
The largest demographic group at Richer is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Marlborough, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richer?
Richer has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Richer rank among elementary schools in Marlborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Richer ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Marlborough, 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 Marlborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Marlborough?
Besides Richer, Marlborough also operates Marlborough High (985 students), 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School (965 students), and Goodnow Brothers Elementary School (781 students). See the Marlborough district page for the complete list.