- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dorchester, MA
Shaw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shaw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279002839
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools.
- #11 of 26
- schools in Dorchester · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 528
- students enrolled
Shaw Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Elementary School ranks #11 of 26 schools in Dorchester, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279002839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Shaw Elementary School grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 250279002839 · Dorchester, MA Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 27.8:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Shaw Elementary School grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Shaw Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 528
Shaw Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Shaw Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw Elementary School compares
Shaw Elementary School 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 126% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 126% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$36,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
African American 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Shaw Elementary School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Dorchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boston Latin Academy
Standard public school
1,693 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Murphy K-8 School
Standard public school
855 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Techboston Academy
Standard public school
850 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Neighborhood House Charter School
Standard public school
786 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Standard public school
708 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Up Academy Holland
Standard public school
641 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw Elementary School
How many students attend Shaw Elementary School?
Shaw Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dorchester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Elementary School is 27.8:1, which is 126% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shaw Elementary School is African American at 68.9% of enrollment, in Dorchester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw Elementary School?
Shaw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Shaw Elementary School rank among schools in Dorchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Elementary School ranks #11 of 26 schools in Dorchester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dorchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Shaw Elementary School, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.