Enrollment
418
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medford, MA
Missituk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Missituk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250756002057
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Missituk Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 418
- students enrolled
Missituk Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Missituk Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Medford, MA.
School address
District: Medford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250756002057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Missituk Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Missituk Elementary School
Missituk Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Medford, Massachusetts, enrolling 418 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 418 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 led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Medford's public schools, it stands alongside Milton Fuller Roberts (586 students): Missituk Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 13.3:1).
Medford also operates Medford High (1,195 students) and Milton Fuller Roberts (586 students) alongside Missituk 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 Missituk Elementary School compares
Missituk 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 25% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 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.
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 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 9.2%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Missituk Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford, which includes Missituk Elementary School.
$23,504
Per student
+5%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 26.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Missituk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Fuller Roberts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John J Mcglynn Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John J. Mcglynn Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Missituk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Medford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~418 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Missituk Elementary School
How many students attend Missituk Elementary School?
Missituk Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missituk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Missituk Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Missituk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Missituk Elementary School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Medford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Missituk Elementary School?
Missituk Elementary 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 Missituk Elementary School rank among schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Missituk Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Medford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Medford on the city page.
Is Missituk Elementary School a good school?
Missituk Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Medford?
Besides Missituk Elementary School, Medford also operates Medford High (1,195 students), Milton Fuller Roberts (586 students), and Brooks School (556 students). See the Medford district page for the complete list.
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