- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chelmsford, MA
South Row
Federal NCES profile for South Row, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250351000480
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Row earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Chelmsford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 464
- students enrolled
South Row has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Row ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA.
School address
District: Chelmsford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250351000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
South Row held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250351000480 · Chelmsford, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelmsford High (1,402 students)
South Row held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Row in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chelmsford Hig
Chelmsford High
1,402 students
- Mccarthy Middl
Mccarthy Middle School
808 students
- Col Moses Park
Col Moses Parker School
778 students
- Byam School 510
Byam School
510 students
- Center Element 480
Center Elementary School
480 students
- This school 464
South Row
464 students
What this shows South Row reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Row compares
South Row 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$18,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Asian 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, South Row is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Chelmsford reports $18,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Row Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccarthy Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Col Moses Parker School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byam School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Row's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Chelmsford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mccarthy Middle School
Standard public school
808 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Col Moses Parker School
Standard public school
778 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Byam School
Standard public school
510 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Center Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Row
How many students attend South Row?
South Row has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chelmsford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Row?
The student-teacher ratio at South Row is 13.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Row?
The largest demographic group at South Row is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Chelmsford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Row?
South Row has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Row rank among elementary schools in Chelmsford?
By Resource Investment Index, South Row ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford on the city page.
What other schools are in Chelmsford?
Besides South Row, Chelmsford also operates Chelmsford High (1,402 students), Mccarthy Middle School (808 students), and Col Moses Parker School (778 students). See the Chelmsford district page for the complete list.