Enrollment
382
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How General John Nixon Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at General John Nixon Elementary
General John Nixon Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sudbury, Massachusetts, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sudbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Israel Loring School (426 students): General John Nixon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 12.2:1).
Sudbury also operates Ephraim Curtis Middle (816 students) and Peter Noyes (508 students) alongside General John Nixon Elementary.
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 General John Nixon Elementary compares
General John Nixon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sudbury, which includes General John Nixon Elementary.
$22,666
Per student
+1%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 45.1%
Federal 5.6%
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 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
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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.
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is General John Nixon Elementary a good school?
General John Nixon Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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