Enrollment
870
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, MA
Clinton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250375002379
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 870
- students enrolled
Clinton Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, MA.
School address
District: Clinton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250375002379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Elementary
Clinton Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Clinton, Massachusetts, enrolling 870 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 870 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clinton spends $17,903 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clinton also operates Clinton Senior High (582 students) and Clinton Middle School (573 students) alongside Clinton Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clinton Elementary compares
Clinton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Clinton Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton, which includes Clinton Elementary.
$17,903
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 54.5%
Federal 9.9%
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.
How Clinton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Senior High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~870 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary
How many students attend Clinton Elementary?
Clinton Elementary has 870 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Elementary is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary?
Clinton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton Elementary rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Elementary a good school?
Clinton Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clinton?
Besides Clinton Elementary, Clinton also operates Clinton Senior High (582 students) and Clinton Middle School (573 students). See the Clinton district page for the complete list.
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