Enrollment
842
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251131001870
Burgess Elementary — Sturbridge, MA
Federal NCES profile for Burgess Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sturbridge · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burgess Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Burgess Elementary reports 842 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 73.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 421 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sturbridge spends $23,343 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.7% from local sources (property taxes), 66.0% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burgess Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$23,343
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 842 Top 88% in Massachusetts — larger than 12% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 73.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251131001870
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 421:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sturbridge, which includes Burgess Elementary.
$23,343
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 66.0%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Burgess Elementary
How many students attend Burgess Elementary?
Burgess Elementary has 842 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sturbridge, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burgess Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burgess Elementary is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burgess Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burgess Elementary is White at 78.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sturbridge, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burgess Elementary?
Burgess Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.