Enrollment
267
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250843001343
William H Taylor — New Bedford, MA
Federal NCES profile for William H Taylor, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William H Taylor compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William H Taylor reports 267 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 134 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Bedford spends $23,947 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 82.7% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William H Taylor compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,947
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 134 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 267 Top 23% in Massachusetts — larger than 77% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250843001343
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 9.4%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 134:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.8%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Bedford, which includes William H Taylor.
$23,947
Per student
-16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 82.7%
Federal 15.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about William H Taylor
How many students attend William H Taylor?
William H Taylor has 267 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Bedford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H Taylor?
The student-teacher ratio at William H Taylor is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William H Taylor?
The largest demographic group at William H Taylor is White at 51.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Bedford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H Taylor?
William H Taylor has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.