- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwell, MA
William G Vinal
Federal NCES profile for William G Vinal, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250903001458
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William G Vinal earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Norwell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 556
- students enrolled
William G Vinal has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William G Vinal ranks #3 of 3 schools in Norwell, MA.
School address
District: Norwell · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250903001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
William G Vinal held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 250903001458 · Norwell, MA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwell High (601 students)
William G Vinal held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
William G Vinal in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwell High
Norwell High
601 students
- This school
William G Vinal
556 students
- Grace Farrar C
Grace Farrar Cole
528 students
- Norwell Middle
Norwell Middle School
509 students
What this shows William G Vinal reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How William G Vinal compares
William G Vinal 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,734
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, William G Vinal is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Norwell reports $19,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William G Vinal Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwell High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace Farrar Cole | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwell Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William G Vinal's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Norwell
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about William G Vinal
How many students attend William G Vinal?
William G Vinal has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G Vinal?
The student-teacher ratio at William G Vinal is 15.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William G Vinal?
The largest demographic group at William G Vinal is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Norwell, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William G Vinal?
William G Vinal has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 William G Vinal rank among schools in Norwell?
By Resource Investment Index, William G Vinal ranks #3 of 3 schools in Norwell, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwell?
Besides William G Vinal, Norwell also operates Norwell High (601 students), Grace Farrar Cole (528 students), and Norwell Middle School (509 students). See the Norwell district page for the complete list.