Enrollment
655
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fall River, MA
North End Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North End Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250483001780
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North End Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Fall River · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 655
- students enrolled
North End Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North End Elementary ranks #10 of 12 schools in Fall River, MA.
School address
District: Fall River · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250483001780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North End Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at North End Elementary
North End Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fall River, Massachusetts, enrolling 655 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 655 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fall River's public schools, it stands alongside Atlantis Charter School (1,246 students): North End Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 11.9:1).
Fall River also operates B M C Durfee High (2,642 students) and Henry Lord Community School (817 students) alongside North End Elementary.
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 North End Elementary compares
North End Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$20,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, North End Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fall River, which includes North End Elementary.
$20,266
Per student
-10%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.7%
State 76.1%
Federal 13.1%
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 North End Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| B M C Durfee High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Lord Community School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Greene | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North End Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,642
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Fall River
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Atlantis Charter School
Standard public school
1,246 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Henry Lord Community School
Standard public school
817 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
William S Greene
Standard public school
733 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Argosy Collegiate Charter School
Standard public school
587 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Spencer Borden
Standard public school
575 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North End Elementary
How many students attend North End Elementary?
North End Elementary has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fall River, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North End Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North End Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North End Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North End Elementary is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Fall River, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North End Elementary?
North End Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 North End Elementary rank among schools in Fall River?
By Resource Investment Index, North End Elementary ranks #10 of 12 schools in Fall River, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fall River on the city page.
Is North End Elementary a good school?
North End Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Fall River?
Besides North End Elementary, Fall River also operates B M C Durfee High (2,642 students), Henry Lord Community School (817 students), and Morton Middle (751 students). See the Fall River district page for the complete list.
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