- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waltham, MA
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William F. Stanley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251200001973
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William F. Stanley Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Waltham · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 381
- students enrolled
William F. Stanley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William F. Stanley Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Waltham, MA.
School address
District: Waltham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251200001973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
William F. Stanley Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 251200001973 · Waltham, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 8.9:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Waltham Sr High (1,791 students)
William F. Stanley Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
William F. Stanley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waltham Sr Hig
Waltham Sr High
1,791 students
- John F Kennedy 635
John F Kennedy Middle
635 students
- John W. Mcdevi 618
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
618 students
- Northeast Elem 527
Northeast Elementary School
527 students
- Douglas Macart 475
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
475 students
- This school 381
William F. Stanley Elementary School
381 students
What this shows William F. Stanley Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How William F. Stanley Elementary School compares
William F. Stanley Elementary 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$26,980
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 26.5%
African American 12.3%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, William F. Stanley Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waltham reports $26,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William F. Stanley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Mcdevitt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William F. Stanley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Waltham
1 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about William F. Stanley Elementary School
How many students attend William F. Stanley Elementary School?
William F. Stanley Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waltham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William F. Stanley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William F. Stanley Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 43% 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 F. Stanley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William F. Stanley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Waltham, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William F. Stanley Elementary School?
William F. Stanley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 William F. Stanley Elementary School rank among public schools in Waltham?
By Resource Investment Index, William F. Stanley Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Waltham, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waltham on the city page.
What other schools are in Waltham?
Besides William F. Stanley Elementary School, Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students), John F Kennedy Middle (635 students), and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School (618 students). See the Waltham district page for the complete list.