- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peabody, MA
South Memorial
Federal NCES profile for South Memorial, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250936001502
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Memorial earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Peabody · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 506
- students enrolled
South Memorial has class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Memorial ranks #5 of 5 schools in Peabody, MA.
School address
District: Peabody · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250936001502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
South Memorial held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250936001502 · Peabody, MA Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students)
South Memorial held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Memorial in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peabody Vetera
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
1,333 students
- J Henry Higgin
J Henry Higgins Middle
1,320 students
- Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll
645 students
- This school 506
South Memorial
506 students
- William a Welc 408
William a Welch Sr
408 students
- John E. Mccart 385
John E. Mccarthy
385 students
What this shows South Memorial reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Memorial compares
South Memorial 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$19,014
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 506 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 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, South Memorial is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Peabody reports $19,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Memorial Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Veterans Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Henry Higgins Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Carroll | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William a Welch Sr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John E. Mccarthy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Memorial's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Peabody
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
William a Welch Sr
Standard public school
408 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
John E. Mccarthy
Standard public school
385 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
West Memorial
Standard public school
294 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
Standard public school
97 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Memorial
How many students attend South Memorial?
South Memorial has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peabody, MA. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at South Memorial is 16.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Memorial?
The largest demographic group at South Memorial is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Peabody, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Memorial?
South Memorial has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Memorial rank among schools in Peabody?
By Resource Investment Index, South Memorial ranks #5 of 5 schools in Peabody, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peabody on the city page.
What other schools are in Peabody?
Besides South Memorial, Peabody also operates Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students), J Henry Higgins Middle (1,320 students), and Thomas Carroll (645 students). See the Peabody district page for the complete list.