- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fitchburg, MA
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur M Longsjo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250489002672
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Fitchburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 614
- students enrolled
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fitchburg, MA.
School address
District: Fitchburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250489002672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 250489002672 · Fitchburg, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitchburg High (1,220 students)
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitchburg High
Fitchburg High
1,220 students
- Mckay Elementa
Mckay Elementary School
754 students
- Reingold Eleme
Reingold Elementary
679 students
- This school
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
614 students
- Crocker Elemen
Crocker Elementary
610 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
601 students
What this shows Arthur M Longsjo Middle School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur M Longsjo Middle School compares
Arthur M Longsjo Middle 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 25% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$19,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 18.1%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Fitchburg reports $19,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur M Longsjo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckay Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reingold Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crocker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur M Longsjo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Fitchburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
How many students attend Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fitchburg, MA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 34% 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 Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Fitchburg, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Arthur M Longsjo Middle School rank among public schools in Fitchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fitchburg, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fitchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fitchburg?
Besides Arthur M Longsjo Middle School, Fitchburg also operates Fitchburg High (1,220 students), Mckay Elementary School (754 students), and Reingold Elementary (679 students). See the Fitchburg district page for the complete list.