- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waltham, MA
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Federal NCES profile for Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251200002863
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Waltham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 222
- students enrolled
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Waltham, MA.
School address
District: Waltham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251200002863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 251200002863 · Waltham, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Waltham Sr High (1,791 students)
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waltham Sr Hig
Waltham Sr High
1,791 students
- John F Kennedy 635
John F Kennedy Middle
635 students
- John W. Mcdevi 618
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
618 students
- Northeast Elem 527
Northeast Elementary School
527 students
- Douglas Macart 475
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
475 students
- This school 222
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
222 students
What this shows Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program compares
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,980
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 222 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
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 18.5%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Waltham reports $26,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. Mcdevitt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Waltham
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Standard public school
372 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Standard public school
357 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 9.5:1 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
How many students attend Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program?
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waltham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is 13.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program?
The largest demographic group at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Waltham, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program?
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program rank among elementary schools in Waltham?
By Resource Investment Index, Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Waltham, 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 Waltham on the city page.
What other schools are in Waltham?
Besides Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students), John F Kennedy Middle (635 students), and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School (618 students). See the Waltham district page for the complete list.