- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Concord, MA
Willard
Federal NCES profile for Willard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250384000526
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 432
- students enrolled
Willard has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard ranks #2 of 3 schools in Concord, MA.
School address
District: Concord · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250384000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Willard held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 250384000526 · Concord, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 12:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Concord Middle (643 students)
Willard held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Willard in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Concord Middle
Concord Middle
643 students
- Alcott
Alcott
438 students
- This school
Willard
432 students
- Thoreau
Thoreau
401 students
What this shows Willard reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard compares
Willard 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$27,881
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 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 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.8%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Willard is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Concord reports $27,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alcott | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thoreau | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Concord
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard
How many students attend Willard?
Willard has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Concord, MA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard is 12:1, which is 2% 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 Willard?
The largest demographic group at Willard is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Concord, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard?
Willard has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Willard rank among schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard ranks #2 of 3 schools in Concord, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Concord?
Besides Willard, Concord also operates Concord Middle (643 students), Alcott (438 students), and Thoreau (401 students). See the Concord district page for the complete list.