- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norfolk, MA
Freeman-Kennedy School
Federal NCES profile for Freeman-Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250864001384
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeman-Kennedy School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 579
- students enrolled
Freeman-Kennedy School has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman-Kennedy School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Norfolk, MA.
School address
District: Norfolk · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250864001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Freeman-Kennedy School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 250864001384 · Norfolk, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: H Olive Day (477 students)
Freeman-Kennedy School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
How Freeman-Kennedy School compares
Freeman-Kennedy 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Freeman-Kennedy School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Norfolk reports $19,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freeman-Kennedy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Olive Day | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeman-Kennedy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeman-Kennedy School
How many students attend Freeman-Kennedy School?
Freeman-Kennedy School has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norfolk, MA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman-Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman-Kennedy School is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeman-Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at Freeman-Kennedy School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Norfolk, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeman-Kennedy School?
Freeman-Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Freeman-Kennedy School rank among public schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman-Kennedy School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk?
Besides Freeman-Kennedy School, Norfolk also operates H Olive Day (477 students). See the Norfolk district page for the complete list.