- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, MA
West Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for West Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251305001576
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Intermediate earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 309
- students enrolled
West Intermediate has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wilmington, MA.
School address
District: Wilmington · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251305001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
West Intermediate shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 251305001576 · Wilmington, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmington Middle School (782 students)
West Intermediate shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmington Mid
Wilmington Middle School
782 students
- Wilmington Hig
Wilmington High
619 students
- Woburn Street
Woburn Street
368 students
- This school 309
West Intermediate
309 students
- Shawsheen Elem 304
Shawsheen Elementary
304 students
- North Intermed 246
North Intermediate
246 students
What this shows West Intermediate reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Intermediate compares
West Intermediate is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,408
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, West Intermediate is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Wilmington reports $24,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilmington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woburn Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawsheen Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Intermediate | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmington
2 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Intermediate
How many students attend West Intermediate?
West Intermediate has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, MA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at West Intermediate is 11.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 24% 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 West Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at West Intermediate is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Wilmington, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Intermediate?
West Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 West Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, West Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilmington?
Besides West Intermediate, Wilmington also operates Wilmington Middle School (782 students), Wilmington High (619 students), and Woburn Street (368 students). See the Wilmington district page for the complete list.