- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Littleton, MA
Shaker Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shaker Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250696001014
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaker Lane Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 425
- students enrolled
Shaker Lane Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Lane Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Littleton, MA.
School address
District: Littleton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250696001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Shaker Lane Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 250696001014 · Littleton, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Littleton High School (482 students)
Shaker Lane Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Shaker Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
482 students
- This school
Shaker Lane Elementary
425 students
- Russell St Ele
Russell St Elementary
375 students
- Littleton Midd
Littleton Middle School
373 students
What this shows Shaker Lane Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaker Lane Elementary compares
Shaker Lane Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,999
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Shaker Lane Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Littleton reports $18,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaker Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell St Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaker Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaker Lane Elementary
How many students attend Shaker Lane Elementary?
Shaker Lane Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Littleton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaker Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaker Lane Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaker Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shaker Lane Elementary is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Littleton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaker Lane Elementary?
Shaker Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Shaker Lane Elementary rank among public schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Lane Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Littleton, 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 Littleton?
Besides Shaker Lane Elementary, Littleton also operates Littleton High School (482 students), Russell St Elementary (375 students), and Littleton Middle School (373 students). See the Littleton district page for the complete list.