- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bridgewater, MA
Rose L Macdonald
Federal NCES profile for Rose L Macdonald, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251242002037
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose L Macdonald earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 296
- students enrolled
Rose L Macdonald has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose L Macdonald ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Bridgewater, MA.
School address
District: West Bridgewater · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251242002037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rose L Macdonald held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 251242002037 · West Bridgewater, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bridgewater Junior/Senior (614 students)
Rose L Macdonald held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Rose L Macdonald in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bridgewat
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior
614 students
- Howard School
Howard School
335 students
- This school
Rose L Macdonald
296 students
- Spring Street 112
Spring Street School
112 students
What this shows Rose L Macdonald reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rose L Macdonald compares
Rose L Macdonald 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Rose L Macdonald is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for West Bridgewater reports $15,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rose L Macdonald Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgewater Junior/Senior | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose L Macdonald's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in West Bridgewater
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rose L Macdonald
How many students attend Rose L Macdonald?
Rose L Macdonald has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bridgewater, MA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose L Macdonald?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose L Macdonald is 15.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose L Macdonald?
The largest demographic group at Rose L Macdonald is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in West Bridgewater, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose L Macdonald?
Rose L Macdonald has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rose L Macdonald rank among public schools in West Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose L Macdonald ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Bridgewater, 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 West Bridgewater?
Besides Rose L Macdonald, West Bridgewater also operates West Bridgewater Junior/Senior (614 students), Howard School (335 students), and Spring Street School (112 students). See the West Bridgewater district page for the complete list.