- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Upton, MA
Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250768001277
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Upton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 493
- students enrolled
Memorial School has class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Upton, MA.
School address
District: Mendon-Upton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250768001277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Memorial School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 250768001277 · Upton, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Miscoe Hill School (647 students)
Memorial School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 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
- Miscoe Hill Sc
Miscoe Hill School
647 students
- Nipmuc Regiona
Nipmuc Regional High
534 students
- This school
Memorial School
493 students
- Henry P Clough
Henry P Clough
398 students
What this shows Memorial School reports 493 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,097
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 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 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Memorial School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Mendon-Upton reports $21,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscoe Hill School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nipmuc Regional High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry P Clough | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial School
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Upton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School is 14.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% 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 81.5% of enrollment, in Upton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial School?
Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Upton?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Upton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mendon-Upton?
Besides Memorial School, Mendon-Upton also operates Miscoe Hill School (647 students), Nipmuc Regional High (534 students), and Henry P Clough (398 students). See the Mendon-Upton district page for the complete list.