Enrollment
462
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeville, MA
George R Austin Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for George R Austin Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250507001852
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George R Austin Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 462
- students enrolled
George R Austin Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George R Austin Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lakeville, MA.
School address
District: Freetown-Lakeville · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250507001852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George R Austin Intermediate School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at George R Austin Intermediate School
George R Austin Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lakeville, Massachusetts, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Massachusetts schools and 21% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Freetown-Lakeville spends $16,234 per pupil, 28% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lakeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Assawompset Elementary School (431 students): George R Austin Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 12.3:1).
Freetown-Lakeville also operates Freetown-Lakeville Middle School (699 students) and Apponequet Regional High (640 students) alongside George R Austin Intermediate 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 George R Austin Intermediate School compares
George R Austin Intermediate 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, George R Austin Intermediate School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freetown-Lakeville, which includes George R Austin Intermediate School.
$16,234
Per student
-28%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 35.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 George R Austin Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown-Lakeville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apponequet Regional High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Assawompset Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freetown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George R Austin Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakeville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George R Austin Intermediate School
How many students attend George R Austin Intermediate School?
George R Austin Intermediate School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeville, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George R Austin Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at George R Austin Intermediate School is 14.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George R Austin Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at George R Austin Intermediate School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George R Austin Intermediate School?
George R Austin Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 George R Austin Intermediate School rank among public schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, George R Austin Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville on the city page.
Is George R Austin Intermediate School a good school?
George R Austin Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Freetown-Lakeville?
Besides George R Austin Intermediate School, Freetown-Lakeville also operates Freetown-Lakeville Middle School (699 students), Apponequet Regional High (640 students), and Assawompset Elementary School (431 students). See the Freetown-Lakeville district page for the complete list.
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