- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holyoke, MA
H.B. Lawrence School
Federal NCES profile for H.B. Lawrence School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250627002795
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H.B. Lawrence School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 305
- students enrolled
H.B. Lawrence School has class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H.B. Lawrence School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Holyoke, MA.
School address
District: Holyoke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250627002795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+161 students YoY
H.B. Lawrence School grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+93.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+161 students YoY 250627002795 · Holyoke, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Holyoke High (1,569 students)
H.B. Lawrence School grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+93.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
H.B. Lawrence School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holyoke High
Holyoke High
1,569 students
- Kelly Elementa 464
Kelly Elementary
464 students
- Lt Clayre Sull 463
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
463 students
- E N White Elem 453
E N White Elementary
453 students
- Maurice a Dona 388
Maurice a Donahue Elementary
388 students
- This school 305
H.B. Lawrence School
305 students
What this shows H.B. Lawrence School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How H.B. Lawrence School compares
H.B. Lawrence School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$26,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.3%
White 7.9%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, H.B. Lawrence School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Holyoke reports $26,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H.B. Lawrence School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E N White Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maurice a Donahue Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H.B. Lawrence School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Holyoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
E N White Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Maurice a Donahue Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Morgan Full Service Community School
Standard public school
334 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about H.B. Lawrence School
How many students attend H.B. Lawrence School?
H.B. Lawrence School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holyoke, MA. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 161.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H.B. Lawrence School?
The student-teacher ratio at H.B. Lawrence School is 16.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H.B. Lawrence School?
The largest demographic group at H.B. Lawrence School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment, in Holyoke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H.B. Lawrence School?
H.B. Lawrence School 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 H.B. Lawrence School rank among schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, H.B. Lawrence School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Holyoke, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holyoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Holyoke?
Besides H.B. Lawrence School, Holyoke also operates Holyoke High (1,569 students), Kelly Elementary (464 students), and Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary (463 students). See the Holyoke district page for the complete list.