- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westfield, MA
Westfield Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251263002894
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 729
- students enrolled
Westfield Intermediate School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Intermediate School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, MA.
School address
District: Westfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251263002894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Westfield Intermediate School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 251263002894 · Westfield, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High (1,034 students)
Westfield Intermediate School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Westfield Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield High
Westfield High
1,034 students
- This school
Westfield Intermediate School
729 students
- Westfield Midd
Westfield Middle School
671 students
- Westfield Tech
Westfield Technical Academy
557 students
- Munger Hill 320
Munger Hill
320 students
- Paper Mill 312
Paper Mill
312 students
What this shows Westfield Intermediate School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Intermediate School compares
Westfield Intermediate School 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Westfield Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westfield reports $18,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Technical Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munger Hill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paper Mill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Westfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Munger Hill
Standard public school
320 students 11:1 students per teacher
Paper Mill
Standard public school
312 students 13:1 students per teacher
Highland
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Abner Gibbs
Standard public school
196 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Ave
Standard public school
176 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Intermediate School
How many students attend Westfield Intermediate School?
Westfield Intermediate School has 729 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Intermediate School is 11.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 27% 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 Westfield Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Intermediate School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Westfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Intermediate School?
Westfield Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Westfield Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Intermediate School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, 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 Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield?
Besides Westfield Intermediate School, Westfield also operates Westfield High (1,034 students), Westfield Middle School (671 students), and Westfield Technical Academy (557 students). See the Westfield district page for the complete list.