- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worcester, MA
West Tatnuck
Federal NCES profile for West Tatnuck, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251323002251
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Tatnuck earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #9 of 23
- schools in Worcester · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 343
- students enrolled
West Tatnuck has class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Tatnuck ranks #9 of 23 schools in Worcester, MA.
School address
District: Worcester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251323002251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
West Tatnuck held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 251323002251 · Worcester, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South High Community (1,800 students)
West Tatnuck held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Tatnuck in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High Com
South High Community
1,800 students
- Doherty Memori
Doherty Memorial High
1,573 students
- Worcester Tech
Worcester Technical High
1,442 students
- North High
North High
1,376 students
- Burncoat Senio
Burncoat Senior High
1,073 students
- This school 343
West Tatnuck
343 students
What this shows West Tatnuck reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Tatnuck compares
West Tatnuck 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 47% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,198
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 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
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 14.3%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, West Tatnuck is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Worcester reports $22,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Tatnuck Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doherty Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worcester Technical High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burncoat Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Tatnuck's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Worcester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Standard public school
1,426 students 12:1 students per teacher
Quinsigamond
Standard public school
738 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nelson Place
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Belmont Street Community
Standard public school
615 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt
Standard public school
604 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Gates Lane
Standard public school
547 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Tatnuck
How many students attend West Tatnuck?
West Tatnuck has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Worcester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Tatnuck?
The student-teacher ratio at West Tatnuck is 18.1:1, which is 47% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Tatnuck?
The largest demographic group at West Tatnuck is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Worcester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Tatnuck?
West Tatnuck has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tatnuck rank among schools in Worcester?
By Resource Investment Index, West Tatnuck ranks #9 of 23 schools in Worcester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Worcester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester?
Besides West Tatnuck, Worcester also operates South High Community (1,800 students), Doherty Memorial High (1,573 students), and Worcester Technical High (1,442 students). See the Worcester district page for the complete list.