Enrollment
115
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leominster, MA
Bennett
Federal NCES profile for Bennett, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250678000064
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Leominster · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 115
- students enrolled
Bennett has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Leominster, MA.
School address
District: Leominster · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250678000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennett compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennett
Bennett is a small combined-grade school in Leominster, Massachusetts, enrolling 115 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 99% of Massachusetts schools and 87% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Massachusetts schools, with 115 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 60/100).
The surrounding Leominster spends $16,615 per pupil, 26% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Leominster's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln School (46 students): Bennett is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 11.5:1).
Leominster also operates Leominster High School (1,060 students) and Sky View Middle School (869 students) alongside Bennett.
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 Bennett compares
Bennett on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 87% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Bennett is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leominster, which includes Bennett.
$16,615
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 58.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Bennett Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center for Technical Education Innovation | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnny Appleseed | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Brook | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Leominster
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~115 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bennett
How many students attend Bennett?
Bennett has 115 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leominster, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett is 23:1, which is 87% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett?
The largest demographic group at Bennett is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Leominster, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett?
Bennett has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bennett rank among public schools in Leominster?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Leominster, 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 Leominster on the city page.
Is Bennett a good school?
Bennett earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Leominster?
Besides Bennett, Leominster also operates Leominster High School (1,060 students), Sky View Middle School (869 students), and Center for Technical Education Innovation (821 students). See the Leominster district page for the complete list.
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