Enrollment
553
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, MA
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Federal NCES profile for Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251089001739
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 553
- students enrolled
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park ranks #5 of 7 schools in Somerville, MA.
School address
District: Somerville · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251089001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Somerville, Massachusetts, enrolling 553 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 553 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Somerville spends $27,320 per pupil, 22% above the Massachusetts average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Somerville's public schools, it stands alongside E Somerville Community (747 students): Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 13.8:1).
Somerville also operates Somerville High (1,394 students) and E Somerville Community (747 students) alongside Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park.
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 Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park compares
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$27,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 7.3%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerville, which includes Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park.
$27,320
Per student
+22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 33.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E Somerville Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur D Healey | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Somerville Neighborhood | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Somerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E Somerville Community
Standard public school
747 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Arthur D Healey
Standard public school
482 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy
Standard public school
439 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West Somerville Neighborhood
Standard public school
397 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Winter Hill Community
Standard public school
388 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
250 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~553 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
How many students attend Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park?
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park is 12.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park?
The largest demographic group at Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Somerville, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park?
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park rank among schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park ranks #5 of 7 schools in Somerville, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerville on the city page.
Is Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park a good school?
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Somerville?
Besides Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park, Somerville also operates Somerville High (1,394 students), E Somerville Community (747 students), and Arthur D Healey (482 students). See the Somerville district page for the complete list.
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