- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshfield, MA
South River
Federal NCES profile for South River, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250735001144
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South River earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 272
- students enrolled
South River has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South River ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marshfield, MA.
School address
District: Marshfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250735001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
South River held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 250735001144 · Marshfield, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (1,119 students)
South River held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South River in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshfield Hig
Marshfield High
1,119 students
- Furnace Brook
Furnace Brook Middle
799 students
- Martinson Elem 445
Martinson Elementary
445 students
- Gov Edward Win 357
Gov Edward Winslow
357 students
- Daniel Webster 313
Daniel Webster
313 students
- This school 272
South River
272 students
What this shows South River reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How South River compares
South River 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$19,180
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.9%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, South River is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Marshfield reports $19,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South River Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Furnace Brook Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinson Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gov Edward Winslow | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Webster | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South River's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Marshfield
2 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about South River
How many students attend South River?
South River has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River?
The student-teacher ratio at South River is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South River?
The largest demographic group at South River is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Marshfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South River?
South River has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South River rank among elementary schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, South River ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield?
Besides South River, Marshfield also operates Marshfield High (1,119 students), Furnace Brook Middle (799 students), and Martinson Elementary (445 students). See the Marshfield district page for the complete list.