Enrollment
495
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leominster, MA
Samoset School
Federal NCES profile for Samoset School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250678000742
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samoset School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Leominster · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 495
- students enrolled
Samoset School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samoset School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Leominster, MA.
School address
District: Leominster · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250678000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Samoset School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Samoset School
Samoset School is a mid-sized middle school in Leominster, Massachusetts, enrolling 495 students.
At 12.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (40%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Leominster spends $16,615 per pupil, 26% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Leominster's middle schools, it stands alongside Sky View Middle School (869 students): Samoset School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 15:1).
Leominster also operates Leominster High School (1,060 students) and Sky View Middle School (869 students) alongside Samoset 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 Samoset School compares
Samoset 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$16,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 40.4%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Samoset School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leominster, which includes Samoset School.
$16,615
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 58.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Samoset School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center for Technical Education Innovation | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnny Appleseed | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Brook | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samoset School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Leominster
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Samoset School
How many students attend Samoset School?
Samoset School has 495 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leominster, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samoset School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samoset School is 12.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samoset School?
The largest demographic group at Samoset School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Leominster, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samoset School?
Samoset School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Samoset School rank among public schools in Leominster?
By Resource Investment Index, Samoset School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Leominster, 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 Leominster on the city page.
Is Samoset School a good school?
Samoset School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Leominster?
Besides Samoset School, Leominster also operates Leominster High School (1,060 students), Sky View Middle School (869 students), and Center for Technical Education Innovation (821 students). See the Leominster district page for the complete list.
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