Enrollment
21
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251101002896
Southbridge Academy — Southbridge, MA
Federal NCES profile for Southbridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
📋 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: Southbridge · 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southbridge Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Southbridge Academy reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 66% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 74% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 7 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Southbridge spends $28,978 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.8% from local sources (property taxes), 68.0% from the state, and 16.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), 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 Southbridge Academy 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 | 4.1:1 | ▼ 66% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 1% | — | — |
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
4.1:1
students per teacher
— 66% below state mean
Top 1% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$28,978
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 21 Top 1% in Massachusetts — larger than 99% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 4.1:1 -66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251101002896
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.1
Students per counselor 7:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southbridge, which includes Southbridge Academy.
$28,978
Per student
+2%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 68.0%
Federal 16.2%
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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Southbridge Academy
How many students attend Southbridge Academy?
Southbridge Academy has 21 students enrolled. It is a other school in Southbridge, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Academy is 4.1:1, which is 66% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body in Southbridge, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southbridge Academy?
Southbridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) 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.