- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sutton, MA
Sutton Early Learning
Federal NCES profile for Sutton Early Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251140001661
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutton Early Learning earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sutton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 324
- students enrolled
Sutton Early Learning has class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutton Early Learning ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sutton, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Sutton Early Learning held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 251140001661 · Sutton, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sutton High School (367 students)
Sutton Early Learning held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Sutton Early Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sutton High Sc
Sutton High School
367 students
- This school
Sutton Early Learning
324 students
- Sutton Middle
Sutton Middle School
313 students
- Sutton Element
Sutton Elementary
287 students
What this shows Sutton Early Learning reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutton Early Learning compares
Sutton Early Learning 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$19,173
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 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.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Sutton Early Learning is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Sutton reports $19,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sutton Early Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutton Early Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutton Early Learning
How many students attend Sutton Early Learning?
Sutton Early Learning has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sutton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton Early Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutton Early Learning is 14.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutton Early Learning?
The largest demographic group at Sutton Early Learning is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Sutton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutton Early Learning?
Sutton Early Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Sutton Early Learning rank among public schools in Sutton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutton Early Learning ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sutton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sutton?
Besides Sutton Early Learning, Sutton also operates Sutton High School (367 students), Sutton Middle School (313 students), and Sutton Elementary (287 students). See the Sutton district page for the complete list.