Enrollment
491
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norton, MA
J C Solmonese
Federal NCES profile for J C Solmonese, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250900001449
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J C Solmonese earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 491
- students enrolled
J C Solmonese has class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J C Solmonese ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Norton, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J C Solmonese compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at J C Solmonese
J C Solmonese is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norton, Massachusetts, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 491 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 predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Norton also operates Norton High (685 students) and Norton Middle (527 students) alongside J C Solmonese.
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 J C Solmonese compares
J C Solmonese on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,013
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 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 84.1%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, J C Solmonese is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norton, which includes J C Solmonese.
$19,013
Per student
-15%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 38.5%
Federal 7.1%
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 J C Solmonese Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norton Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henri a. Yelle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| L G Nourse Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J C Solmonese's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J C Solmonese
How many students attend J C Solmonese?
J C Solmonese has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J C Solmonese?
The student-teacher ratio at J C Solmonese is 13.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J C Solmonese?
The largest demographic group at J C Solmonese is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Norton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J C Solmonese?
J C Solmonese has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 J C Solmonese rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, J C Solmonese ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Norton, 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 Norton on the city page.
Is J C Solmonese a good school?
J C Solmonese earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Norton?
Besides J C Solmonese, Norton also operates Norton High (685 students), Norton Middle (527 students), and Henri a. Yelle (371 students). See the Norton district page for the complete list.
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