- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, MA
M Norcross Stratton
Federal NCES profile for M Norcross Stratton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250198000062
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M Norcross Stratton earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 448
- students enrolled
M Norcross Stratton has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M Norcross Stratton ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Arlington, MA.
School address
District: Arlington · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250198000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
M Norcross Stratton held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250198000062 · Arlington, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High (1,677 students)
M Norcross Stratton held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
M Norcross Stratton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,677 students
- Ottoson Middle
Ottoson Middle
963 students
- Thompson 537
Thompson
537 students
- Gibbs School 529
Gibbs School
529 students
- This school 448
M Norcross Stratton
448 students
- Brackett 394
Brackett
394 students
What this shows M Norcross Stratton reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How M Norcross Stratton compares
M Norcross Stratton 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 264 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 54.5%
Asian 21.7%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, M Norcross Stratton is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Arlington reports $20,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M Norcross Stratton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ottoson Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gibbs School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brackett | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M Norcross Stratton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thompson
Standard public school
537 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Brackett
Standard public school
394 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cyrus E Dallin
Standard public school
390 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Hardy
Standard public school
382 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
John a Bishop
Standard public school
375 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Peirce
Standard public school
318 students 11.8:1 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about M Norcross Stratton
How many students attend M Norcross Stratton?
M Norcross Stratton has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, MA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M Norcross Stratton?
The student-teacher ratio at M Norcross Stratton is 12.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M Norcross Stratton?
The largest demographic group at M Norcross Stratton is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M Norcross Stratton?
M Norcross Stratton has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 M Norcross Stratton rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, M Norcross Stratton ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington?
Besides M Norcross Stratton, Arlington also operates Arlington High (1,677 students), Ottoson Middle (963 students), and Thompson (537 students). See the Arlington district page for the complete list.