- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, MA
Robert Frost
Federal NCES profile for Robert Frost, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250666002433
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Frost earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 14
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 568
- students enrolled
Robert Frost has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Robert Frost held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 250666002433 · Lawrence, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
Robert Frost held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Robert Frost 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
- Parthum Middle 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- This school 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- Arlington Elem 558
Arlington Elementary
558 students
What this shows Robert Frost reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Frost compares
Robert Frost 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.5%
White 6.0%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Robert Frost 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 Robert Frost Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Frost'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
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Parthum Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 14.3:1 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost
How many students attend Robert Frost?
Robert Frost has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost is 12.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Frost?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Frost?
Robert Frost has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Robert Frost rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost ranks #4 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 Robert Frost, 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.