Enrollment
506
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Memorial compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Memorial
South Memorial is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Peabody, Massachusetts, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Massachusetts schools and 37% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% 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 (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Peabody spends $18,001 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Peabody's public schools, it stands alongside William a Welch Sr (408 students): South Memorial is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 19.4:1).
Peabody also operates Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students) and J Henry Higgins Middle (1,320 students) alongside South Memorial.
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 Memorial compares
South Memorial on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,001
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peabody, which includes South Memorial.
$18,001
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 34.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~506 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Memorial a good school?
South Memorial earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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