Enrollment
493
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, MA
Hanscom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hanscom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250690001008
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanscom Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 493
- students enrolled
Hanscom Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanscom Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bedford, MA.
School address
District: Lincoln · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250690001008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanscom Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanscom Middle
Hanscom Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Bedford, Massachusetts, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 25% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 986 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lincoln spends $32,571 per pupil, 45% above the Massachusetts average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Bedford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lt Job Lane School (540 students): Hanscom Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 11.5:1).
Lincoln also operates Lincoln School (546 students) and Hanscom Primary (239 students) alongside Hanscom Middle.
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 Hanscom Middle compares
Hanscom Middle on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 6.9%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Hanscom Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln, which includes Hanscom Middle.
$32,571
Per student
+45%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+96%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.4%
State 18.4%
Federal 2.2%
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 Hanscom Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanscom Primary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanscom Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hanscom Middle
How many students attend Hanscom Middle?
Hanscom Middle has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanscom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanscom Middle is 15.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanscom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hanscom Middle is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Bedford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanscom Middle?
Hanscom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Hanscom Middle rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanscom Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bedford, 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 Bedford on the city page.
Is Hanscom Middle a good school?
Hanscom Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Lincoln?
Besides Hanscom Middle, Lincoln also operates Lincoln School (546 students) and Hanscom Primary (239 students). See the Lincoln district page for the complete list.
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