- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MA
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250972001547
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 614
- students enrolled
South Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Plymouth, MA.
School address
District: Plymouth · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250972001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
South Elementary held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 250972001547 · Plymouth, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth North High (1,169 students)
South Elementary held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth North
Plymouth North High
1,169 students
- Plymouth South
Plymouth South High
1,001 students
- Plymouth Commu
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
920 students
- This school
South Elementary
614 students
- Plymouth South
Plymouth South Middle
601 students
- Indian Brook
Indian Brook
520 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$23,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, South Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth reports $23,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plymouth South High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Commun Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plymouth South Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Brook | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Indian Brook
Standard public school
520 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Federal Furnace School
Standard public school
359 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
West Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Manomet Elementary
Standard public school
263 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Cold Spring
Standard public school
214 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MA. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 South Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Plymouth, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth?
Besides South Elementary, Plymouth also operates Plymouth North High (1,169 students), Plymouth South High (1,001 students), and Plymouth Commun Intermediate (920 students). See the Plymouth district page for the complete list.