Enrollment
579
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeman-Kennedy School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeman-Kennedy School
Freeman-Kennedy School is a mid-sized elementary school in Norfolk, Massachusetts, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Norfolk, also runs H Olive Day (477 students).
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 Freeman-Kennedy School compares
Freeman-Kennedy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,929
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk, which includes Freeman-Kennedy School.
$18,929
Per student
-16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Norfolk on the city page.
Is Freeman-Kennedy School a good school?
Freeman-Kennedy School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Norfolk?
Besides Freeman-Kennedy School, Norfolk also operates H Olive Day (477 students). See the Norfolk district page for the complete list.
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