Enrollment
396
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ware, MA
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stanley M Koziol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251203001982
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ware · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 396
- students enrolled
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanley M Koziol Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ware, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanley M Koziol Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ware, Massachusetts, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ware's public schools, it stands alongside Ware Junior/Senior High School (425 students): Stanley M Koziol Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 10.4:1).
Ware also operates Ware Junior/Senior High School (425 students) and Ware Middle School (261 students) alongside Stanley M Koziol Elementary School.
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 Stanley M Koziol Elementary School compares
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,287
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Stanley M Koziol Elementary School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ware, which includes Stanley M Koziol Elementary School.
$19,287
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 64.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 Stanley M Koziol Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ware Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanley M Koziol Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Ware
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
How many students attend Stanley M Koziol Elementary School?
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ware, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley M Koziol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanley M Koziol Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanley M Koziol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stanley M Koziol Elementary School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Ware, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanley M Koziol Elementary School?
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stanley M Koziol Elementary School rank among public schools in Ware?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanley M Koziol Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ware, 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 Ware on the city page.
Is Stanley M Koziol Elementary School a good school?
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Ware?
Besides Stanley M Koziol Elementary School, Ware also operates Ware Junior/Senior High School (425 students) and Ware Middle School (261 students). See the Ware district page for the complete list.
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