- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Frost Middle School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 250666002654 · Lawrence, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
Frost Middle School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Frost Middle School 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 508
Frost Middle School
508 students
What this shows Frost Middle School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frost Middle School compares
Frost 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Lawrence reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.