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Elementary· 13 schools in district

Davis Hill Elementary

78 Jamieson Road, Holden, MA 01520Wachusett →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
447
Students
Total enrolled
$19,035
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 447 students in grades KG–05 in Holden, Massachusetts.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,035 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Davis Hill Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Holden, Massachusetts, serving grades KG–05 with 447 students. The district invests $19,035 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Davis Hill Elementary

447
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution236 male · 211 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
84%
9%
Asian1%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black4%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 251188001607

Academic Outcomes at Davis Hill Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 01520

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,035Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,035
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,375
Student Support$3,617
Administration$2,284
Operations$2,855
Other$1,904
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,035 spent per student, an estimated $8,433 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
56%
State government
37.2%
Local (property tax)
56.4%
Federal programs
6.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,035/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DawsonLeroy E.MayoPaxton CenterNaquag Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Mountview MiddleCentral Tree MiddleChocksett Middle School
↓
High School
Wachusett Regional High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyWorcester County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWachusett →
Phone: (508)829-1754
NCES ID: 251188001607
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Holden seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Wachusett
High
Wachusett Regional High
1,930 students · 09–12
● 53 opp
Mid
Mountview Middle
772 students · 06–08
● 53 opp
Elem
Dawson
499 students · KG–05
● 53 opp
Elem
Leroy E.Mayo
491 students · KG–05
● 53 opp
Elem
Paxton Center
454 students · KG–08
● 49 opp
Mid
Central Tree Middle
371 students · 06–08
Elem
Naquag Elementary School
363 students · KG–02
Elem
Thomas Prince
342 students · KG–08
● 57 opp
District School Rankings
Location
78 Jamieson Road, Holden, MA 01520
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.