Enrollment
86
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, MA
William Pittaway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Pittaway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250210002455
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Pittaway Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86
- students enrolled
William Pittaway Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Pittaway Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ashland, MA.
School address
District: Ashland · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250210002455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Pittaway Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Pittaway Elementary
William Pittaway Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Ashland, Massachusetts, enrolling 86 students.
At 12.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Massachusetts schools, with 86 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
The surrounding Ashland spends $17,255 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ashland also operates Ashland High (884 students) and Ashland Middle (685 students) alongside William Pittaway Elementary.
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 Pittaway Elementary compares
William Pittaway Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 38.4%
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: Asian at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, William Pittaway Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland, which includes William Pittaway Elementary.
$17,255
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 5.6%
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 Pittaway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Mindess | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry E Warren Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Pittaway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~86 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Pittaway Elementary
How many students attend William Pittaway Elementary?
William Pittaway Elementary has 86 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Pittaway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Pittaway Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Pittaway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Pittaway Elementary is Asian at 38.4% of enrollment, in Ashland, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Pittaway Elementary?
William Pittaway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does William Pittaway Elementary rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, William Pittaway Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
Is William Pittaway Elementary a good school?
William Pittaway Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts. 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 Ashland?
Besides William Pittaway Elementary, Ashland also operates Ashland High (884 students), Ashland Middle (685 students), and David Mindess (670 students). See the Ashland district page for the complete list.
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