Below Average
#1372 of 1,793 schools in MA
South Elementary
Elementary School · Stoughton
171 Ash Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,372 of 1,793
In Stoughton
#6 of 8
public schools
In district
#6 of 8
Stoughton
Equity
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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South Elementary
Elementary School in Stoughton · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Edwin a Jones Early Childhood Center
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Joseph H Gibbons
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About South Elementary
South Elementary is a public elementary school in Stoughton, MA, part of Stoughton. South Elementary serves approximately 293 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. South Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,372 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for South Elementary show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 6.2
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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South Elementary — Students at South Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.1/10.
How South Elementary Compares
See how South Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
171 Ash Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering South Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Manthala George Jr. School (rated 6.7/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Brockton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Stoughton, see our Stoughton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center Stoughton | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Joseph H Gibbons Stoughton | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary Stoughton | 2.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Stoughton High Stoughton | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Hancock Brockton | 2.0 mi | 3.4 |
| Huntington Therapeutic Day School Brockton | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| AHAVATH TORAH CONGREGATION Stoughton | 2.1 mi | — |
| O'Donnell Middle School Stoughton | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School Stoughton | 2.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Ralph D Butler Avon | 2.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Avon Middle High School Avon | 2.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Manthala George Jr. School Brockton | 2.5 mi | 6.7 |
| West Middle School Brockton | 3.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Helen Hansen Elementary Stoughton | 2.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Oscar F Raymond Brockton | 2.7 mi | 4.3 |
| EASTON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL North Easton | 3.6 mi | — |
| North Middle School Brockton | 2.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Martin E Young Elementary Randolph | 3.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Blanche A. Ames Elementary School North Easton | 3.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Brockton High Brockton | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02072 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,164
Median Home Value
$496,700
Median Rent
$1,993/mo
Population
29,074
College Educated
41%
Homeownership
77.3%
Avg Commute
32.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Median Age
43.4
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|---|---|
| ESPIRITO SANTO PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Fall River, MA | 4.9 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Lowell, MA | 4.9 |
| James F Hennessey Lawrence, MA | 4.9 |
| ST BERNARD ELEMENTARY Fitchburg, MA | 4.9 |
| Tobin K-8 School Roxbury, MA | 4.9 |
| Washington Lowell, MA | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Elementary
What grades does South Elementary serve?
South Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elementary rank in MA?
South Elementary ranks #1,372 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is South Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Elementary a charter school?
No, South Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (781) 344-7004
Resources & Links
District
Stoughton- District Enrollment
- 3,686
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,473
- District Rank
- #6 of 8
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