Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 425
401
Total Enrollment
10.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Thoreau is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Concord, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 401 students. It is part of the Concord district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictConcord
County25017
CityConcord
ZIP01742
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID250384000525

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment401
White68.8%
Hispanic / Latino8.0%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
68.8%
Hispanic
8.0%
Black
1.5%
Asian
10.2%
Two+
11.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)