- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Samoset School shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 250678000742 · Leominster, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Leominster High School (1,060 students)
Samoset School shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Samoset School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leominster Hig
Leominster High School
1,060 students
- Sky View Middl
Sky View Middle School
869 students
- Center for Tec
Center for Technical Education Innovation
821 students
- Johnny Applese
Johnny Appleseed
692 students
- Fall Brook
Fall Brook
670 students
- This school
Samoset School
495 students
What this shows Samoset School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samoset School compares
Samoset School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$17,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Leominster reports $17,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~495 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.