- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sudbury, MA
General John Nixon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for General John Nixon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251134000507
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General John Nixon Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Sudbury · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 382
- students enrolled
General John Nixon Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General John Nixon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sudbury, MA.
School address
District: Sudbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251134000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
General John Nixon Elementary held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 251134000507 · Sudbury, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ephraim Curtis Middle (816 students)
General John Nixon Elementary held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
General John Nixon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ephraim Curtis
Ephraim Curtis Middle
816 students
- Peter Noyes
Peter Noyes
508 students
- Israel Loring
Israel Loring School
426 students
- Josiah Haynes
Josiah Haynes
397 students
- This school
General John Nixon Elementary
382 students
What this shows General John Nixon Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How General John Nixon Elementary compares
General John Nixon Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,100
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 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 72.6%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, General John Nixon Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Sudbury reports $23,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General John Nixon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Curtis Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter Noyes | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Israel Loring School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Josiah Haynes | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General John Nixon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Sudbury
2 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about General John Nixon Elementary
How many students attend General John Nixon Elementary?
General John Nixon Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sudbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General John Nixon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at General John Nixon Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General John Nixon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at General John Nixon Elementary is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Sudbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General John Nixon Elementary?
General John Nixon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 General John Nixon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sudbury?
By Resource Investment Index, General John Nixon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sudbury, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sudbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Sudbury?
Besides General John Nixon Elementary, Sudbury also operates Ephraim Curtis Middle (816 students), Peter Noyes (508 students), and Israel Loring School (426 students). See the Sudbury district page for the complete list.