Enrollment
570
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Street Early Learning Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Street Early Learning Center
South Street Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 143 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fitchburg's public schools, it stands alongside Sizer School: a North Central Charter Essential School (282 students): South Street Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 8.1:1).
Fitchburg also operates Fitchburg High (1,220 students) and Mckay Elementary School (754 students) alongside South Street Early Learning Center.
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 Street Early Learning Center compares
South Street Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,135
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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fitchburg, which includes South Street Early Learning Center.
$18,135
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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 public 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 14.3:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Street Early Learning Center a good school?
South Street Early Learning Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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