- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Memorial School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 250753000114 · Medfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Medfield Senior High (704 students)
Memorial School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medfield Senio
Medfield Senior High
704 students
- Thomas Blake M
Thomas Blake Middle
574 students
- This school
Memorial School
412 students
- Ralph Wheelock
Ralph Wheelock School
404 students
- Dale Street
Dale Street
384 students
What this shows Memorial School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial School compares
Memorial School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,797
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
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.
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
District finance for Medfield reports $20,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.