- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westwood, MA
William E Sheehan
Federal NCES profile for William E Sheehan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251281002101
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E Sheehan earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Westwood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 278
- students enrolled
William E Sheehan has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William E Sheehan ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westwood, MA.
School address
District: Westwood · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251281002101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
William E Sheehan held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 251281002101 · Westwood, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood High (837 students)
William E Sheehan held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
William E Sheehan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westwood High
Westwood High
837 students
- E W Thurston M
E W Thurston Middle
664 students
- This school 278
William E Sheehan
278 students
- Martha Jones 275
Martha Jones
275 students
- Downey 271
Downey
271 students
- Paul Hanlon 230
Paul Hanlon
230 students
What this shows William E Sheehan reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How William E Sheehan compares
William E Sheehan 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,784
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.6%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, William E Sheehan is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westwood reports $25,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William E Sheehan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| E W Thurston Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Jones | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Downey | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Hanlon | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E Sheehan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Westwood
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about William E Sheehan
How many students attend William E Sheehan?
William E Sheehan has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westwood, MA. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William E Sheehan?
The student-teacher ratio at William E Sheehan is 11.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 26% 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 William E Sheehan?
The largest demographic group at William E Sheehan is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Westwood, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E Sheehan?
William E Sheehan has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William E Sheehan rank among elementary schools in Westwood?
By Resource Investment Index, William E Sheehan ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westwood, 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 Westwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood?
Besides William E Sheehan, Westwood also operates Westwood High (837 students), E W Thurston Middle (664 students), and Martha Jones (275 students). See the Westwood district page for the complete list.