- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, MA
West Somerville Neighborhood
Federal NCES profile for West Somerville Neighborhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251089000891
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Somerville Neighborhood earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 397
- students enrolled
West Somerville Neighborhood has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Somerville Neighborhood ranks #2 of 7 schools in Somerville, MA.
School address
District: Somerville · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251089000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Somerville Neighborhood held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 251089000891 · Somerville, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerville High (1,394 students)
West Somerville Neighborhood held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Somerville Neighborhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerville Hig
Somerville High
1,394 students
- E Somerville C
E Somerville Community
747 students
- Albert F. Arge 553
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
553 students
- Arthur D Heale 482
Arthur D Healey
482 students
- John F Kennedy 439
John F Kennedy
439 students
- This school 397
West Somerville Neighborhood
397 students
What this shows West Somerville Neighborhood reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Somerville Neighborhood compares
West Somerville Neighborhood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,227
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, West Somerville Neighborhood is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Somerville reports $29,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Somerville Neighborhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E Somerville Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur D Healey | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Somerville Neighborhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Somerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E Somerville Community
Standard public school
747 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Standard public school
553 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Arthur D Healey
Standard public school
482 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy
Standard public school
439 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Winter Hill Community
Standard public school
388 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
250 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Somerville Neighborhood
How many students attend West Somerville Neighborhood?
West Somerville Neighborhood has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, MA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Somerville Neighborhood?
The student-teacher ratio at West Somerville Neighborhood is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Somerville Neighborhood?
The largest demographic group at West Somerville Neighborhood is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Somerville, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Somerville Neighborhood?
West Somerville Neighborhood has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Somerville Neighborhood rank among schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Somerville Neighborhood ranks #2 of 7 schools in Somerville, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerville?
Besides West Somerville Neighborhood, Somerville also operates Somerville High (1,394 students), E Somerville Community (747 students), and Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (553 students). See the Somerville district page for the complete list.