Lynnfield

Lynnfield, Massachusetts — 5 schools

2,220
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$27,369
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lynnfield operates 5 public schools serving 2,220 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,178 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Essex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,369 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 73.5% local, 21.8% state, and 4.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $125,461 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #293 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 425.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.1% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Lynnfield Middle School accounts for 32.0% of all Lynnfield student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lynnfield-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lynnfield school enrollment varies 19× across entities

Lynnfield school enrollment ranges from 36 students (lowest) to 698 students (highest), a spread of 662 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lynnfield student-counselor ratio is 425:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lynnfield chronic absenteeism rate is 14.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.7%
Federal
21.8%
State
73.5%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
293 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Essex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$125,461
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Lynnfield.

White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 6.8%
Multiracial 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
425.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lynnfield

School Enrollment
Lynnfield Middle School
698
Lynnfield High
588
Summer Street
440
Huckleberry Hill
416
Lynnfield Preschool
36

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lynnfield?

Lynnfield has 5 schools, including 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,220 students.

How much does Lynnfield spend per student?

Lynnfield spends $27,369 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #293 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Lynnfield?

The average teacher salary in Lynnfield is $125,461 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lynnfield?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Essex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Lynnfield?

Lynnfield students are 79.1% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian, 1.6% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lynnfield?

Lynnfield has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #293 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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