- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southbridge, MA
West Street
Federal NCES profile for West Street, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251101001770
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Street earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Southbridge · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 323
- students enrolled
West Street has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Street ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Southbridge, MA.
School address
District: Southbridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251101001770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Street held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 251101001770 · Southbridge, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Southbridge High School (419 students)
West Street held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Street 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
- This school
West Street
323 students
- Charlton Stree
Charlton Street
288 students
- Southbridge Ac 21
Southbridge Academy
21 students
What this shows West Street reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Street compares
West Street 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 21.4%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, West Street is less 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 West Street 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southbridge Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlton Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southbridge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Street'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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Similar elementary schools in Southbridge
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Street
How many students attend West Street?
West Street has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southbridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Street?
The student-teacher ratio at West Street is 11.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 27% 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 West Street?
The largest demographic group at West Street is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Southbridge, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Street?
West Street has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 West Street rank among public schools in Southbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, West Street ranks #2 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 West Street, 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.