- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southbridge, MA
Southbridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southbridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251101002896
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southbridge Academy earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Southbridge · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 21
- students enrolled
Southbridge Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southbridge Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Southbridge, MA.
School address
District: Southbridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251101002896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Southbridge Academy grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.2 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 251101002896 · Southbridge, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 2.6:1 · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Southbridge High School (419 students)
Southbridge Academy grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 8.2 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Southbridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southbridge Hi
Southbridge High School
419 students
- Eastford Road
Eastford Road
397 students
- Southbridge Mi
Southbridge Middle School
380 students
- West Street
West Street
323 students
- Charlton Stree
Charlton Street
288 students
- This school 21
Southbridge Academy
21 students
What this shows Southbridge Academy reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southbridge Academy compares
Southbridge Academy is a growing 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 | 2.6:1 | ▼ 79% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
2.6:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$25,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 7 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 104.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 42.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Southbridge Academy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Southbridge reports $25,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southbridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastford Road | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southbridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Street | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlton Street | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southbridge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Southbridge
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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southbridge Academy
How many students attend Southbridge Academy?
Southbridge Academy has 21 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Southbridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Academy is 2.6:1, which is 79% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southbridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southbridge Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Southbridge, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southbridge Academy?
Southbridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southbridge Academy rank among public schools in Southbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Southbridge Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Southbridge, 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 Southbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Southbridge?
Besides Southbridge Academy, Southbridge also operates Southbridge High School (419 students), Eastford Road (397 students), and Southbridge Middle School (380 students). See the Southbridge district page for the complete list.