Enrollment
747
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, MA
E Somerville Community
Federal NCES profile for E Somerville Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251089001736
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E Somerville Community earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 747
- students enrolled
E Somerville Community has class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E Somerville Community ranks #7 of 7 schools in Somerville, MA.
School address
District: Somerville · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251089001736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E Somerville Community compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at E Somerville Community
E Somerville Community is a large combined-grade school in Somerville, Massachusetts, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 747 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Somerville spends $27,320 per pupil, 22% above the Massachusetts average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Somerville's public schools, it stands alongside Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (553 students): E Somerville Community is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.9:1).
Somerville also operates Somerville High (1,394 students) and Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (553 students) alongside E Somerville Community.
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 E Somerville Community compares
E Somerville Community on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$27,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%
White 18.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, E Somerville Community is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerville, which includes E Somerville Community.
$27,320
Per student
+22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 33.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 E Somerville Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur D Healey | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Somerville Neighborhood | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E Somerville Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Somerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Standard public school
553 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Arthur D Healey
Standard public school
482 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy
Standard public school
439 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West Somerville Neighborhood
Standard public school
397 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Winter Hill Community
Standard public school
388 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
250 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E Somerville Community
How many students attend E Somerville Community?
E Somerville Community has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E Somerville Community?
The student-teacher ratio at E Somerville Community is 13.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E Somerville Community?
The largest demographic group at E Somerville Community is Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment, in Somerville, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E Somerville Community?
E Somerville Community has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 E Somerville Community rank among schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, E Somerville Community ranks #7 of 7 schools in Somerville, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerville on the city page.
Is E Somerville Community a good school?
E Somerville Community earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Somerville?
Besides E Somerville Community, Somerville also operates Somerville High (1,394 students), Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (553 students), and Arthur D Healey (482 students). See the Somerville district page for the complete list.
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