At a glance
Reported students
401
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Thoreau: 401 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Thoreau
Thoreau is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Concord. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Concord. NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.8%) and multiracial (11.2%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thoreau
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.27
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.8%
- Hispanic8%
- Black1.5%
- Asian10.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Concord
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willard
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Alcott
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Concord Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students
Public schools near Thoreau
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Elementary · Concord | PK–05 | 432 | 1.7 mi |
| Luther Conant School Elementary · Acton-Boxborough | KG–06 | 410 | 2.6 mi |
| Alcott Elementary · Concord | PK–05 | 438 | 2.6 mi |
| Josiah Haynes Elementary · Sudbury | KG–05 | 397 | 2.6 mi |
| McCarthy-Towne School Elementary · Acton-Boxborough | KG–06 | 431 | 3.4 mi |
| Merriam School Elementary · Acton-Boxborough | KG–06 | 395 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thoreau
What grades does Thoreau serve?
Thoreau reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Concord.
How many students attend Thoreau?
Thoreau reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 435 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thoreau?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 401 students and 39.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thoreau a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thoreau is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Concord attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Thoreau in?
Thoreau is part of Concord, based in Concord, MA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thoreau?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willard (1.7 mi), Luther Conant School (2.6 mi), Alcott (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.