Enrollment
402
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250000102403
Ruggles Lane — Barre, MA
Federal NCES profile for Ruggles Lane, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Quabbin · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruggles Lane compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ruggles Lane reports 402 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 335 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Quabbin spends $20,593 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.6% from local sources (property taxes), 49.4% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ruggles Lane compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,593
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 335 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 402 Top 48% in Massachusetts — larger than 52% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250000102403
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.2
Students per counselor 335:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quabbin, which includes Ruggles Lane.
$20,593
Per student
-28%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.4%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ruggles Lane
How many students attend Ruggles Lane?
Ruggles Lane has 402 students enrolled. It is a other school in Barre, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruggles Lane?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruggles Lane is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruggles Lane?
The largest demographic group at Ruggles Lane is White at 87.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Barre, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruggles Lane?
Ruggles Lane has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.