- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lunenburg Primary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 250708001957 · Lunenburg, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lunenburg High (452 students)
Lunenburg Primary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lunenburg Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lunenburg High
Lunenburg High
452 students
- Lunenburg Midd
Lunenburg Middle School
382 students
- This school
Lunenburg Primary School
374 students
- Turkey Hill El
Turkey Hill Elementary School
345 students
- Advanced Commu 10
Advanced Community Experience Program
10 students
What this shows Lunenburg Primary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lunenburg Primary School compares
Lunenburg Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Lunenburg reports $18,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~374 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.