Enrollment
296
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rose L Macdonald compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rose L Macdonald
Rose L Macdonald is a mid-sized elementary school in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 27% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller 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 (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Bridgewater spends $15,661 per pupil, 30% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Bridgewater's elementary schools, it stands alongside Howard School (335 students): Rose L Macdonald is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.6:1).
West Bridgewater also operates West Bridgewater Junior/Senior (614 students) and Howard School (335 students) alongside Rose L Macdonald.
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 Rose L Macdonald compares
Rose L Macdonald on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bridgewater, which includes Rose L Macdonald.
$15,661
Per student
-30%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Bridgewater on the city page.
Is Rose L Macdonald a good school?
Rose L Macdonald earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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