Enrollment
551
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250279000273
Lee K-8 School — Dorchester, MA
Federal NCES profile for Lee K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee K-8 School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lee K-8 School reports 551 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boston spends $47,393 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lee K-8 School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$47,393
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 551 Top 69% in Massachusetts — larger than 31% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250279000273
Student demographics
African American 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 3.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 56
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boston, which includes Lee K-8 School.
$47,393
Per student
+66%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+143%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 25.9%
Federal 12.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
Similar other schools in Dorchester
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855 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Techboston Academy
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850 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Neighborhood House Charter School
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786 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Boston Collegiate Charter School
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Up Academy Holland
Standard public school
641 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lee K-8 School
How many students attend Lee K-8 School?
Lee K-8 School has 551 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dorchester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee K-8 School is 9.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Lee K-8 School is African American at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dorchester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee K-8 School?
Lee K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.