- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tewksbury, MA
L F Dewing
Federal NCES profile for L F Dewing, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251158001922
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L F Dewing earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Tewksbury · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 372
- students enrolled
L F Dewing has class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L F Dewing ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Tewksbury, MA.
School address
District: Tewksbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251158001922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-220 students YoY
L F Dewing shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-35.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-220 students YoY 251158001922 · Tewksbury, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 8.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tewksbury Memorial High (696 students)
L F Dewing shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-35.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
L F Dewing in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tewksbury Memo
Tewksbury Memorial High
696 students
- John W. Wynn M
John W. Wynn Middle
539 students
- John F. Ryan
John F. Ryan
500 students
- This school
L F Dewing
372 students
- Heath-Brook
Heath-Brook
300 students
- North Street
North Street
283 students
What this shows L F Dewing reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How L F Dewing compares
L F Dewing is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$21,496
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 9.4%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, L F Dewing is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Tewksbury reports $21,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L F Dewing Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tewksbury Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Wynn Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Ryan | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heath-Brook | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L F Dewing's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about L F Dewing
How many students attend L F Dewing?
L F Dewing has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tewksbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 220.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L F Dewing?
The student-teacher ratio at L F Dewing is 8.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L F Dewing?
The largest demographic group at L F Dewing is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Tewksbury, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L F Dewing?
L F Dewing has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 L F Dewing rank among public schools in Tewksbury?
By Resource Investment Index, L F Dewing ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Tewksbury, 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 Tewksbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Tewksbury?
Besides L F Dewing, Tewksbury also operates Tewksbury Memorial High (696 students), John W. Wynn Middle (539 students), and John F. Ryan (500 students). See the Tewksbury district page for the complete list.