Enrollment
381
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William F. Stanley Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at William F. Stanley Elementary School
William F. Stanley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waltham, Massachusetts, enrolling 381 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, William F. Stanley Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Massachusetts schools and 28% under the state's 12.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Waltham's public schools, it stands alongside Northeast Elementary School (527 students): William F. Stanley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.9:1 vs 11:1).
Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students) and John F Kennedy Middle (635 students) alongside William F. Stanley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William F. Stanley Elementary School compares
William F. Stanley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waltham, which includes William F. Stanley Elementary School.
$26,713
Per student
+19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 33.3%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William F. Stanley Elementary School a good school?
William F. Stanley Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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