Enrollment
508
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, MA
Frost Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frost Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250666002654
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frost Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 508
- students enrolled
Frost Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frost Middle School ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frost Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frost Middle School
Frost Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lawrence's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students): Frost Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students) and South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students) alongside Frost Middle School.
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 Frost Middle School compares
Frost Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$20,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
White 5.1%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Frost Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence, which includes Frost Middle School.
$20,985
Per student
-7%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.7%
State 86.0%
Federal 12.3%
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 Frost Middle School 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Larger | 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Frost Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 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
Edward F. Parthum
Standard public school
656 students 13.7:1 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
Similar elementary 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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frost Middle School
How many students attend Frost Middle School?
Frost Middle School has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frost Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frost Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frost Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frost Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frost Middle School?
Frost Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frost Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Frost Middle School ranks #10 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.
Is Frost Middle School a good school?
Frost Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lawrence?
Besides Frost Middle School, 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.
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