- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wakefield, MA
Walton
Federal NCES profile for Walton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251191001948
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Wakefield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 218
- students enrolled
Walton has class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Wakefield, MA.
School address
District: Wakefield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251191001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Walton held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 251191001948 · Wakefield, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Galvin Middle School (1,056 students)
Walton held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Walton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galvin Middle
Galvin Middle School
1,056 students
- Wakefield Memo
Wakefield Memorial High
854 students
- Woodville Scho
Woodville School
456 students
- Dolbeare
Dolbeare
443 students
- Greenwood 227
Greenwood
227 students
- This school 218
Walton
218 students
What this shows Walton reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton compares
Walton 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 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 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Walton is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Wakefield reports $21,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakefield Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodville School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dolbeare | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Wakefield
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton
How many students attend Walton?
Walton has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wakefield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton is 16.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton?
The largest demographic group at Walton is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Wakefield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton?
Walton has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Walton rank among elementary schools in Wakefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Wakefield?
Besides Walton, Wakefield also operates Galvin Middle School (1,056 students), Wakefield Memorial High (854 students), and Woodville School (456 students). See the Wakefield district page for the complete list.