Enrollment
412
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medfield, MA
Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250753000114
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Medfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 412
- students enrolled
Memorial School has class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Medfield, MA.
School address
District: Medfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250753000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
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 Memorial School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial School
Memorial School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Medfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 412 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 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 665 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Medfield also operates Medfield Senior High (704 students) and Thomas Blake Middle (574 students) alongside Memorial 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 Memorial School compares
Memorial 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
412
Bigger than 49% 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
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Memorial School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medfield, which includes Memorial School.
$19,934
Per student
-11%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 24.4%
Federal 5.1%
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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medfield Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Blake Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph Wheelock School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dale Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Memorial School
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School 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 Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Medfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial School?
Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Medfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Medfield, 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 Medfield on the city page.
Is Memorial School a good school?
Memorial School earns 37/100 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 Medfield?
Besides Memorial School, Medfield also operates Medfield Senior High (704 students), Thomas Blake Middle (574 students), and Ralph Wheelock School (404 students). See the Medfield district page for the complete list.
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