Enrollment
305
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elementary
South Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Stoughton, Massachusetts, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Massachusetts schools and 24% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Stoughton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary (403 students): South Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 11.5:1).
Stoughton also operates Stoughton High (1,118 students) and O'donnell Middle School (801 students) alongside South 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 South Elementary compares
South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stoughton, which includes South Elementary.
$19,616
Per student
-13%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 36.6%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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