Enrollment
372
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Seach compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Seach
William Seach is a mid-sized elementary school in Weymouth, Massachusetts, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Massachusetts schools and 21% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Weymouth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maria Weston Chapman Middle School (1,187 students): William Seach is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 10.7:1).
Weymouth also operates Weymouth High School (1,679 students) and Maria Weston Chapman Middle School (1,187 students) alongside William Seach.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Seach compares
William Seach on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weymouth, which includes William Seach.
$19,612
Per student
-13%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 35.3%
Federal 8.9%
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.
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
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William Seach a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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