- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Missituk Elementary School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 250756002057 · Medford, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford High (1,195 students)
Missituk Elementary School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Missituk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medford High
Medford High
1,195 students
- Milton Fuller
Milton Fuller Roberts
586 students
- Brooks School
Brooks School
556 students
- John J Mcglynn
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
505 students
- John J. Mcglyn 464
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
464 students
- This school 418
Missituk Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Missituk Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Missituk Elementary School compares
Missituk Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,338
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Medford reports $24,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~418 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.