- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Groton, MA
Florence Roche School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Roche School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250550000808
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Roche School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Groton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 615
- students enrolled
Florence Roche School has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Roche School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Groton, MA.
School address
District: Groton-Dunstable · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250550000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Florence Roche School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 250550000808 · Groton, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Groton Dunstable Regional Middle (739 students)
Florence Roche School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Florence Roche School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groton Dunstab
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle
739 students
- Groton Dunstab
Groton Dunstable Regional
659 students
- This school
Florence Roche School
615 students
- Swallow/Union 210
Swallow/Union School
210 students
- Boutwell Schoo 77
Boutwell School
77 students
What this shows Florence Roche School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Roche School compares
Florence Roche School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$21,526
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Asian 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Florence Roche School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Groton-Dunstable reports $21,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Roche School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Dunstable Regional Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groton Dunstable Regional | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swallow/Union School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boutwell School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Roche School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Groton
1 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Roche School
How many students attend Florence Roche School?
Florence Roche School has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Groton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Roche School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Roche School is 15.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Roche School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Roche School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Groton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Roche School?
Florence Roche School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Florence Roche School rank among public schools in Groton?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Roche School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Groton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Groton-Dunstable?
Besides Florence Roche School, Groton-Dunstable also operates Groton Dunstable Regional Middle (739 students), Groton Dunstable Regional (659 students), and Swallow/Union School (210 students). See the Groton-Dunstable district page for the complete list.