- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, MA
Edward F. Parthum
Federal NCES profile for Edward F. Parthum, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250666001627
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward F. Parthum earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 14
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 656
- students enrolled
Edward F. Parthum has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward F. Parthum ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666001627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Edward F. Parthum held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250666001627 · Lawrence, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
Edward F. Parthum held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Edward F. Parthum 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
- This school 656
Edward F. Parthum
656 students
- Parthum Middle 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- Arlington Elem 558
Arlington Elementary
558 students
What this shows Edward F. Parthum reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward F. Parthum compares
Edward F. Parthum 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 164 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 93.6%
White 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Edward F. Parthum 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 Edward F. Parthum Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward F. Parthum'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
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Lawrence East Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Parthum Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost
Standard public school
568 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington Middle School
Standard public school
543 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Francis M Leahy
Standard public school
525 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Frost Middle School
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward F. Parthum
How many students attend Edward F. Parthum?
Edward F. Parthum has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward F. Parthum?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward F. Parthum is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward F. Parthum?
The largest demographic group at Edward F. Parthum is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward F. Parthum?
Edward F. Parthum has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Edward F. Parthum rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward F. Parthum ranks #4 of 14 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Edward F. Parthum, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students), and Parthum Middle School (585 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.