- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Haverhill, MA
Walnut Square
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Square, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250597000867
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Square earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Haverhill · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 161
- students enrolled
Walnut Square has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Square ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Haverhill, MA.
School address
District: Haverhill · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250597000867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Walnut Square grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+20.6%).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 250597000867 · Haverhill, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Haverhill High (1,922 students)
Walnut Square grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+20.6%). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Walnut Square in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haverhill High
Haverhill High
1,922 students
- Caleb Dustin H
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
1,062 students
- Consentino Mid
Consentino Middle School
805 students
- Pentucket Lake 527
Pentucket Lake Elementary
527 students
- Dr Paul Nettle 503
Dr Paul Nettle
503 students
- This school 161
Walnut Square
161 students
What this shows Walnut Square reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Square compares
Walnut Square 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$20,380
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
Counselors0.4 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
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
African American 9.3%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Walnut Square is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Haverhill reports $20,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Square Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caleb Dustin Hunking School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Consentino Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pentucket Lake Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Paul Nettle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Square's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Haverhill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Standard public school
1,062 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Consentino Middle School
Standard public school
805 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pentucket Lake Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Dr Paul Nettle
Standard public school
503 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Golden Hill
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 students per teacher
John G Whittier
Standard public school
487 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Square
How many students attend Walnut Square?
Walnut Square has 161 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Haverhill, MA. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Square?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Square is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Square?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Square is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Haverhill, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Square?
Walnut Square has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Walnut Square rank among elementary schools in Haverhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Square ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Haverhill, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Haverhill on the city page.
What other schools are in Haverhill?
Besides Walnut Square, Haverhill also operates Haverhill High (1,922 students), Caleb Dustin Hunking School (1,062 students), and Consentino Middle School (805 students). See the Haverhill district page for the complete list.