- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, MA
Parthum Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parthum Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250666002623
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parthum Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 585
- students enrolled
Parthum Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parthum Middle School ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Parthum Middle School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 250666002623 · Lawrence, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
Parthum Middle School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Parthum Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
3,453 students
- South Lawrence 666
South Lawrence East Elementary School
666 students
- Edward F. Part 656
Edward F. Parthum
656 students
- This school 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- Arlington Elem 558
Arlington Elementary
558 students
What this shows Parthum Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parthum Middle School compares
Parthum Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$23,176
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 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 3.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Parthum Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parthum Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parthum Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Lawrence East Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Edward F. Parthum
Standard public school
656 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost
Standard public school
568 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington Middle School
Standard public school
543 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Francis M Leahy
Standard public school
525 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Frost Middle School
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parthum Middle School
How many students attend Parthum Middle School?
Parthum Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parthum Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parthum Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parthum Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parthum Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parthum Middle School?
Parthum Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Parthum Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Parthum Middle School ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Lawrence, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Parthum Middle School, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students), and Edward F. Parthum (656 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.