- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, MA
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251086002536
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 471
- students enrolled
North Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Somerset, MA.
School address
District: Somerset · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251086002536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
North Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 251086002536 · Somerset, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset Middle School (610 students)
North Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
North Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle School
610 students
- This school
North Elementary
471 students
- Chace Street
Chace Street
297 students
- South 242
South
242 students
What this shows North Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary compares
North Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,467
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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, North Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Somerset reports $20,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chace Street | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, MA. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Somerset, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 North Elementary rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Somerset, 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 Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerset?
Besides North Elementary, Somerset also operates Somerset Middle School (610 students), Chace Street (297 students), and South (242 students). See the Somerset district page for the complete list.