At a glance
Reported students
245
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Heard Street: 245 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
13.8:1 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
- 238
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Heard Street
Heard Street is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Worcester. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Worcester. NCES reports 245 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, above 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 (37.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.2%). English learners represent 20.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Heard Street
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.71 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 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.6%
- Hispanic32.2%
- Black17.1%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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 Worcester
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Midland Street
Elementary · Grades KG–06
249 reported students
Burncoat Street
Elementary · Grades KG–06
223 reported students
Clark St Community
Elementary · Grades PK–06
278 reported students
Lake View
Elementary · Grades PK–06
284 reported students
Francis J McGrath Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
200 reported students
May Street
Elementary · Grades KG–06
310 reported students
Public schools near Heard Street
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Lane Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 547 | 0.8 mi |
| Goddard School/Science Technical Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 359 | 1.5 mi |
| Pakachoag School Elementary · Auburn | KG–02 | 249 | 1.5 mi |
| Columbus Park Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 381 | 1.6 mi |
| Canterbury Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 329 | 1.7 mi |
| Swanson Road Intermediate School Elementary · Auburn | 03–05 | 554 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heard Street
What grades does Heard Street serve?
Heard Street reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Worcester.
How many students attend Heard Street?
Heard Street reported 245 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 238 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heard Street?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 245 students and 17.71 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 Heard Street a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heard Street is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Worcester attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Heard Street in?
Heard Street is part of Worcester, based in Worcester, MA, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heard Street?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gates Lane (0.8 mi), Goddard School/Science Technical (1.5 mi), Pakachoag School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.