Enrollment
283
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 251146001890
Elizabeth S Brown — Swansea, MA
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth S Brown, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
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: Swansea · 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth S Brown compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elizabeth S Brown reports 283 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Swansea spends $17,903 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.9% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Elizabeth S Brown 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 50% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 26% | — | — |
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 50% above state mean
Top 98% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,903
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 283 Top 26% in Massachusetts — larger than 74% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 +50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251146001890
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swansea, which includes Elizabeth S Brown.
$17,903
Per student
-37%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 40.7%
Federal 6.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth S Brown
How many students attend Elizabeth S Brown?
Elizabeth S Brown has 283 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Swansea, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth S Brown?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth S Brown is 18.1:1, which is 50% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth S Brown?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth S Brown is White at 92.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Swansea, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth S Brown?
Elizabeth S Brown has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.