- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fitchburg, MA
South Street Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for South Street Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250489002469
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Street Early Learning Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Fitchburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 570
- students enrolled
South Street Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Street Early Learning Center ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Fitchburg, MA.
School address
District: Fitchburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250489002469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
South Street Early Learning Center shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 250489002469 · Fitchburg, MA Other · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitchburg High (1,220 students)
South Street Early Learning Center shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Street Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitchburg High
Fitchburg High
1,220 students
- Mckay Elementa
Mckay Elementary School
754 students
- Reingold Eleme
Reingold Elementary
679 students
- Arthur M Longs
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
614 students
- Crocker Elemen
Crocker Elementary
610 students
- This school
South Street Early Learning Center
570 students
What this shows South Street Early Learning Center reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Street Early Learning Center compares
South Street Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,723
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 143 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
White 22.1%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, South Street Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Fitchburg reports $19,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Street Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckay Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reingold Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur M Longsjo Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crocker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Street Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Fitchburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Street Early Learning Center
How many students attend South Street Early Learning Center?
South Street Early Learning Center has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fitchburg, MA. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Street Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Street Early Learning Center is 14.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Street Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at South Street Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Fitchburg, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Street Early Learning Center?
South Street Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Street Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Fitchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Street Early Learning Center ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Fitchburg, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fitchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fitchburg?
Besides South Street Early Learning Center, Fitchburg also operates Fitchburg High (1,220 students), Mckay Elementary School (754 students), and Reingold Elementary (679 students). See the Fitchburg district page for the complete list.