Enrollment
570
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250489002469
South Street Early Learning Center — Fitchburg, MA
Federal NCES profile for South Street Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fitchburg · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Street Early Learning Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Street Early Learning Center reports 570 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 143 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 55.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fitchburg spends $21,232 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.4% from local sources (property taxes), 74.2% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Street Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,232
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
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.
Overview
Enrollment 570 Top 71% in Massachusetts — larger than 29% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250489002469
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 143:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 55.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fitchburg, which includes South Street Early Learning Center.
$21,232
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 74.2%
Federal 14.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Fitchburg, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Street Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Street Early Learning Center is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fitchburg, MA.
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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.