- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weymouth, MA
William Seach
Federal NCES profile for William Seach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251284002125
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Seach earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Weymouth · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 372
- students enrolled
William Seach has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Seach ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Weymouth, MA.
School address
District: Weymouth · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251284002125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
William Seach grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 251284002125 · Weymouth, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Weymouth High School (1,679 students)
William Seach grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
William Seach in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weymouth High
Weymouth High School
1,679 students
- Maria Weston C
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
1,187 students
- Thomas W. Hami 381
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School
381 students
- This school 372
William Seach
372 students
- Academy Avenue 357
Academy Avenue
357 students
- Wessagusset 329
Wessagusset
329 students
What this shows William Seach reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Seach compares
William Seach 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$19,172
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 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 19.4%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, William Seach is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Weymouth reports $19,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Seach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maria Weston Chapman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy Avenue | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wessagusset | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Seach's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Weymouth
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
Standard public school
1,187 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Academy Avenue
Standard public school
357 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Frederick C Murphy
Standard public school
274 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Lawrence W Pingree
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Thomas V Nash
Standard public school
263 students 13.2:1 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Seach
How many students attend William Seach?
William Seach has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weymouth, MA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Seach?
The student-teacher ratio at William Seach is 14.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Seach?
The largest demographic group at William Seach is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Weymouth, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Seach?
William Seach has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 William Seach rank among elementary schools in Weymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, William Seach ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Weymouth, 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 Weymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Weymouth?
Besides William Seach, Weymouth also operates Weymouth High School (1,679 students), Maria Weston Chapman Middle School (1,187 students), and Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School (381 students). See the Weymouth district page for the complete list.