At a glance
Reported students
509
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523.5
Dean S Luce: 509 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Dean S Luce
Dean S Luce is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Canton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Canton. NCES reports 509 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.8%) and Black (13.6%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dean S Luce
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.8%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black13.6%
- Asian11.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Canton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lt Peter M Hansen
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
John F Kennedy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Wm H Galvin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
716 reported students
Rodman Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
121 reported students
Canton High
High · Grades 09–12
968 reported students
Public schools near Dean S Luce
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Elementary · Canton | KG–05 | 462 | 1.1 mi |
| Lt Peter M Hansen Elementary · Canton | KG–05 | 538 | 1.6 mi |
| Helen Hansen Elementary Elementary · Stoughton | KG–05 | 285 | 2.1 mi |
| Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School Elementary · Stoughton | PK–05 | 357 | 2.2 mi |
| Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary Elementary · Stoughton | KG–05 | 403 | 2.6 mi |
| Charles J Prescott Elementary · Norwood | 01–04 | 267 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dean S Luce
What grades does Dean S Luce serve?
Dean S Luce reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Canton.
How many students attend Dean S Luce?
Dean S Luce reported 509 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dean S Luce?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 509 students and 39.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dean S Luce a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dean S Luce is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Canton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dean S Luce in?
Dean S Luce is part of Canton, based in Canton, MA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dean S Luce?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John F Kennedy (1.1 mi), Lt Peter M Hansen (1.6 mi), Helen Hansen Elementary (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.