Enrollment
310
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250666002766
Leonard Middle School — Lawrence, MA
Federal NCES profile for Leonard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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: Lawrence · 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonard Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Leonard Middle School reports 310 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lawrence spends $24,990 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.7% from local sources (property taxes), 86.0% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), 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 Leonard Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 31% | — | — |
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$24,990
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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
6
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 310 Top 31% in Massachusetts — larger than 69% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250666002766
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
African American 1.3%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence, which includes Leonard Middle School.
$24,990
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.7%
State 86.0%
Federal 12.3%
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
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Leonard Middle School
How many students attend Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrence, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leonard Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1%. The school serves a student body in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) 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.