- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sharon, MA
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251062001703
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Sharon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 458
- students enrolled
East Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sharon, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
East Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 251062001703 · Sharon, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharon High (1,161 students)
East Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sharon High
Sharon High
1,161 students
- Sharon Middle
Sharon Middle
815 students
- Heights Elemen
Heights Elementary
545 students
- This school 458
East Elementary
458 students
- Cottage Street 433
Cottage Street
433 students
- Sharon Early C 56
Sharon Early Childhood Center
56 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Asian 28.7%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, East Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Sharon reports $21,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottage Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Sharon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sharon, MA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Sharon, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sharon?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sharon, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sharon on the city page.
What other schools are in Sharon?
Besides East Elementary, Sharon also operates Sharon High (1,161 students), Sharon Middle (815 students), and Heights Elementary (545 students). See the Sharon district page for the complete list.