- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, MA
Wood End Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wood End Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250999001958
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wood End Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 236
- students enrolled
Wood End Elementary School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wood End Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Reading, MA.
School address
District: Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250999001958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Wood End Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 250999001958 · Reading, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Memorial High (1,094 students)
Wood End Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Wood End Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reading Memori
Reading Memorial High
1,094 students
- Walter S Parke
Walter S Parker Middle
467 students
- J Warren Killa 406
J Warren Killam
406 students
- Arthur W Cooli 405
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
405 students
- Joshua Eaton 388
Joshua Eaton
388 students
- This school 236
Wood End Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Wood End Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wood End Elementary School compares
Wood End Elementary School 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,869
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 84.7%
Asian 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Wood End Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Reading reports $19,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wood End Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter S Parker Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Warren Killam | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur W Coolidge Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joshua Eaton | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wood End Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Reading
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
J Warren Killam
Standard public school
406 students 15:1 students per teacher
Joshua Eaton
Standard public school
388 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Alice M Barrows
Standard public school
365 students 14:1 students per teacher
Birch Meadow
Standard public school
359 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wood End Elementary School
How many students attend Wood End Elementary School?
Wood End Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, MA. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood End Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood End Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 29% 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 Wood End Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wood End Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood End Elementary School?
Wood End Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wood End Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Wood End Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Reading, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Reading?
Besides Wood End Elementary School, Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students), Walter S Parker Middle (467 students), and J Warren Killam (406 students). See the Reading district page for the complete list.