- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MA
Amigos School
Federal NCES profile for Amigos School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250327001621
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amigos School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #8 of 15
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 413
- students enrolled
Amigos School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amigos School ranks #8 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA.
School address
District: Cambridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250327001621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Amigos School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 250327001621 · Cambridge, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students)
Amigos School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Amigos School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Rind
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
2,072 students
- This school 413
Amigos School
413 students
- King Open 391
King Open
391 students
- Graham and Par 367
Graham and Parks
367 students
- Maria L. Baldw 360
Maria L. Baldwin
360 students
- Martin Luther 340
Martin Luther King Jr.
340 students
What this shows Amigos School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amigos School compares
Amigos School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$39,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 31.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Amigos School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge reports $39,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amigos School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Open | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham and Parks | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maria L. Baldwin | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amigos School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Standard public school
890 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
King Open
Alternative education program
391 students 10:1 students per teacher
Graham and Parks
Alternative education program
367 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Maria L. Baldwin
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr.
Standard public school
340 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amigos School
How many students attend Amigos School?
Amigos School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amigos School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amigos School is 10.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amigos School?
The largest demographic group at Amigos School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amigos School?
Amigos School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amigos School rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Amigos School ranks #8 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge?
Besides Amigos School, Cambridge also operates Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students), King Open (391 students), and Graham and Parks (367 students). See the Cambridge district page for the complete list.