Enrollment
464
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Row compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Row
South Row is a mid-sized elementary school in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Chelmsford spends $17,638 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chelmsford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mccarthy Middle School (808 students): South Row is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 12.6:1).
Chelmsford also operates Chelmsford High (1,402 students) and Mccarthy Middle School (808 students) alongside South Row.
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 Row compares
South Row on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,638
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chelmsford, which includes South Row.
$17,638
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 25.7%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Row a good school?
South Row earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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