Enrollment
222
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is a mid-sized elementary school in Waltham, Massachusetts, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waltham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Douglas Macarthur Elementary School (475 students): Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 11.6:1).
Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students) and John F Kennedy Middle (635 students) alongside Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program.
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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program compares
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waltham, which includes Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program.
$26,713
Per student
+19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 33.3%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program a good school?
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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