- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Everett, MA
Sumner G. Whittier School
Federal NCES profile for Sumner G. Whittier School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250477000631
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner G. Whittier School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 615
- students enrolled
Sumner G. Whittier School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner G. Whittier School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Everett, MA.
School address
District: Everett · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250477000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sumner G. Whittier School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 250477000631 · Everett, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High (2,307 students)
Sumner G. Whittier School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Sumner G. Whittier School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High
Everett High
2,307 students
- Lafayette Scho
Lafayette School
998 students
- Parlin School
Parlin School
992 students
- George Keveria 873
George Keverian School
873 students
- Madeline Engli 760
Madeline English School
760 students
- This school 615
Sumner G. Whittier School
615 students
What this shows Sumner G. Whittier School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumner G. Whittier School compares
Sumner G. Whittier School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$18,878
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
African American 12.0%
White 8.0%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Sumner G. Whittier School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Everett reports $18,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumner G. Whittier School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parlin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Keverian School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeline English School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner G. Whittier School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Everett
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lafayette School
Standard public school
998 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Parlin School
Standard public school
992 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
George Keverian School
Standard public school
873 students 12:1 students per teacher
Madeline English School
Standard public school
760 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Webster School
Standard public school
351 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumner G. Whittier School
How many students attend Sumner G. Whittier School?
Sumner G. Whittier School has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Everett, MA. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner G. Whittier School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner G. Whittier School is 11.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% 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 Sumner G. Whittier School?
The largest demographic group at Sumner G. Whittier School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Everett, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner G. Whittier School?
Sumner G. Whittier School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Sumner G. Whittier School rank among elementary schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner G. Whittier School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Everett, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Everett on the city page.
What other schools are in Everett?
Besides Sumner G. Whittier School, Everett also operates Everett High (2,307 students), Lafayette School (998 students), and Parlin School (992 students). See the Everett district page for the complete list.