- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westport, MA
Westport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251278002092
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westport Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 463
- students enrolled
Westport Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westport Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westport, MA.
School address
District: Westport · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251278002092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Westport Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 251278002092 · Westport, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Westport Middle-High School (889 students)
Westport Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Westport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westport Middl
Westport Middle-High School
889 students
- This school
Westport Elementary
463 students
- Alice a Macomb 163
Alice a Macomber
163 students
What this shows Westport Elementary reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westport Elementary compares
Westport Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,909
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Westport Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westport reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Middle-High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice a Macomber | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westport Elementary
How many students attend Westport Elementary?
Westport Elementary has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westport, MA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westport Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westport Elementary is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Westport, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westport Elementary?
Westport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Westport Elementary rank among public schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Westport Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westport, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Westport?
Besides Westport Elementary, Westport also operates Westport Middle-High School (889 students) and Alice a Macomber (163 students). See the Westport district page for the complete list.