Enrollment
615
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Roche School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Roche School
Florence Roche School is a mid-sized elementary school in Groton, Massachusetts, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 25% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 615 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 (80%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Groton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Groton Dunstable Regional Middle (739 students): Florence Roche School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 12.3:1).
Groton-Dunstable also operates Groton Dunstable Regional Middle (739 students) and Groton Dunstable Regional (659 students) alongside Florence Roche School.
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 Florence Roche School compares
Florence Roche School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groton-Dunstable, which includes Florence Roche School.
$20,913
Per student
-7%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.0%
State 34.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Groton on the city page.
Is Florence Roche School a good school?
Florence Roche School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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