- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Concord, MA
Thoreau
Federal NCES profile for Thoreau, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250384000525
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thoreau earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 401
- students enrolled
Thoreau has class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau ranks #1 of 3 schools in Concord, MA.
School address
District: Concord · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250384000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Thoreau held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 250384000525 · Concord, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Concord Middle (643 students)
Thoreau held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Thoreau in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Concord Middle
Concord Middle
643 students
- Alcott
Alcott
438 students
- Willard
Willard
432 students
- This school
Thoreau
401 students
What this shows Thoreau reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thoreau compares
Thoreau 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$27,881
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 68.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Thoreau is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Concord reports $27,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thoreau Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcott | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thoreau's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Concord
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thoreau
How many students attend Thoreau?
Thoreau has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Concord, MA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau?
The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau is 9.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thoreau?
The largest demographic group at Thoreau is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Concord, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thoreau?
Thoreau has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thoreau rank among schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau ranks #1 of 3 schools in Concord, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Concord?
Besides Thoreau, Concord also operates Concord Middle (643 students), Alcott (438 students), and Willard (432 students). See the Concord district page for the complete list.