Enrollment
374
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lunenburg, MA
Lunenburg Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lunenburg Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250708001957
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lunenburg Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lunenburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 374
- students enrolled
Lunenburg Primary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lunenburg Primary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lunenburg, MA.
School address
District: Lunenburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250708001957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lunenburg Primary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lunenburg Primary School
Lunenburg Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, enrolling 374 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lunenburg spends $17,347 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lunenburg also operates Lunenburg High (452 students) and Lunenburg Middle School (382 students) alongside Lunenburg Primary School.
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 Lunenburg Primary School compares
Lunenburg Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Lunenburg Primary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lunenburg, which includes Lunenburg Primary School.
$17,347
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 39.1%
Federal 7.5%
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 Lunenburg Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lunenburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turkey Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Advanced Community Experience Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lunenburg Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other 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 (~374 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lunenburg Primary School
How many students attend Lunenburg Primary School?
Lunenburg Primary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lunenburg, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Primary School is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lunenburg Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lunenburg Primary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Lunenburg, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lunenburg Primary School?
Lunenburg Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lunenburg Primary School rank among public schools in Lunenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lunenburg Primary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lunenburg, 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 Lunenburg on the city page.
Is Lunenburg Primary School a good school?
Lunenburg Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Lunenburg?
Besides Lunenburg Primary School, Lunenburg also operates Lunenburg High (452 students), Lunenburg Middle School (382 students), and Turkey Hill Elementary School (345 students). See the Lunenburg district page for the complete list.
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