- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrence, MA
Arlington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250666002777
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 558
- students enrolled
Arlington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Arlington Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 250666002777 · Lawrence, MA Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 8.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
Arlington Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Arlington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
3,453 students
- South Lawrence 666
South Lawrence East Elementary School
666 students
- Edward F. Part 656
Edward F. Parthum
656 students
- Parthum Middle 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- This school 558
Arlington Elementary
558 students
What this shows Arlington Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Elementary compares
Arlington Elementary 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$23,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 279 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 96.6%
White 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Arlington Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Lawrence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Day Charter Public School
Standard public school
1,200 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Standard public school
899 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
James F Hennessey
Standard public school
300 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
John Breen School
Standard public school
262 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Family Public Academy
Standard public school
202 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Rollins Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
157 students 10.5:1 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary
How many students attend Arlington Elementary?
Arlington Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 43% 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 Arlington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Elementary?
Arlington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Arlington Elementary rank among schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Lawrence, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Arlington Elementary, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students), and Edward F. Parthum (656 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.