Enrollment
590
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middleborough, MA
Mary K. Goode Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary K. Goode Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250777002741
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary K. Goode Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Middleborough · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 590
- students enrolled
Mary K. Goode Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary K. Goode Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Middleborough, MA.
School address
District: Middleborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250777002741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary K. Goode Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary K. Goode Elementary School
Mary K. Goode Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middleborough, Massachusetts, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Middleborough spends $17,902 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Middleborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Henry B. Burkland Elementary School (545 students): Mary K. Goode Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.7:1).
Middleborough also operates Middleborough High (774 students) and John T. Nichols Middle (688 students) alongside Mary K. Goode Elementary School.
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 Mary K. Goode Elementary School compares
Mary K. Goode Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,902
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Mary K. Goode Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleborough, which includes Mary K. Goode Elementary School.
$17,902
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 50.2%
Federal 7.3%
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 Mary K. Goode Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleborough High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John T. Nichols Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry B. Burkland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary K. Goode Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Middleborough
1 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 (~590 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mary K. Goode Elementary School
How many students attend Mary K. Goode Elementary School?
Mary K. Goode Elementary School has 590 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middleborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary K. Goode Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary K. Goode Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary K. Goode Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary K. Goode Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Middleborough, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary K. Goode Elementary School?
Mary K. Goode Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Mary K. Goode Elementary School rank among public schools in Middleborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary K. Goode Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Middleborough, 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 Middleborough on the city page.
Is Mary K. Goode Elementary School a good school?
Mary K. Goode Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Middleborough?
Besides Mary K. Goode Elementary School, Middleborough also operates Middleborough High (774 students), John T. Nichols Middle (688 students), and Henry B. Burkland Elementary School (545 students). See the Middleborough district page for the complete list.
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