Enrollment
556
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William G Vinal compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at William G Vinal
William G Vinal is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norwell, Massachusetts, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 25% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Norwell's public schools, it stands alongside South Shore Charter Public School (1,057 students): William G Vinal is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 11.5:1).
Norwell also operates Norwell High (601 students) and Grace Farrar Cole (528 students) alongside William G Vinal.
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 G Vinal compares
William G Vinal on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,635
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwell, which includes William G Vinal.
$19,635
Per student
-13%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William G Vinal a good school?
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. 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 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.
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