- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stoughton, MA
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251125001863
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Stoughton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 305
- students enrolled
South Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Stoughton, MA.
School address
District: Stoughton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251125001863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 251125001863 · Stoughton, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Stoughton High (1,118 students)
South Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.6 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
- Stoughton High
Stoughton High
1,118 students
- O'donnell Midd
O'donnell Middle School
801 students
- Joseph R Dawe 403
Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary
403 students
- Joseph H Gibbo 389
Joseph H Gibbons
389 students
- Richard L. Wil 357
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
357 students
- This school 305
South Elementary
305 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 305 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,236
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 305 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 47.2%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, South Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Stoughton reports $20,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph H Gibbons | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School | 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
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Stoughton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stoughton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% 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 47.2% of enrollment, in Stoughton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 South Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stoughton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Stoughton, 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 Stoughton on the city page.
What other schools are in Stoughton?
Besides South Elementary, Stoughton also operates Stoughton High (1,118 students), O'donnell Middle School (801 students), and Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary (403 students). See the Stoughton district page for the complete list.