- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MA
Hedge
Federal NCES profile for Hedge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250972001541
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hedge earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 210
- students enrolled
Hedge has class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hedge ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Plymouth, MA.
School address
District: Plymouth · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250972001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hedge held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.7 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 250972001541 · Plymouth, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth North High (1,169 students)
Hedge held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.7 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Hedge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth North
Plymouth North High
1,169 students
- Plymouth South
Plymouth South High
1,001 students
- Plymouth Commu
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
920 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary
614 students
- Plymouth South
Plymouth South Middle
601 students
- This school 210
Hedge
210 students
What this shows Hedge reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hedge compares
Hedge 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,123
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Hedge is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth reports $23,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hedge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth South High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Commun Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth South Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hedge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Indian Brook
Standard public school
520 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Federal Furnace School
Standard public school
359 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
West Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Manomet Elementary
Standard public school
263 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hedge
How many students attend Hedge?
Hedge has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hedge?
The student-teacher ratio at Hedge is 9.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hedge?
The largest demographic group at Hedge is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hedge?
Hedge has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hedge rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Hedge ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth?
Besides Hedge, Plymouth also operates Plymouth North High (1,169 students), Plymouth South High (1,001 students), and Plymouth Commun Intermediate (920 students). See the Plymouth district page for the complete list.