- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrence, MA
School for Exceptional Studies
Federal NCES profile for School for Exceptional Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250666002625
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Exceptional Studies earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 118
- students enrolled
School for Exceptional Studies has class sizes smaller than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Exceptional Studies ranks #1 of 9 schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
School for Exceptional Studies grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 250666002625 · Lawrence, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 3.7:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
School for Exceptional Studies grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
School for Exceptional Studies 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
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- This school 118
School for Exceptional Studies
118 students
What this shows School for Exceptional Studies reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Exceptional Studies compares
School for Exceptional Studies is a growing 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 | 3.7:1 | ▼ 70% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 30 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: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 5.1%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, School for Exceptional Studies 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 School for Exceptional Studies 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Exceptional Studies'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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Lawrence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Day Charter Public School
Standard public school
1,200 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Standard public school
899 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Arlington Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
James F Hennessey
Standard public school
300 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
John Breen School
Standard public school
262 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Family Public Academy
Standard public school
202 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Exceptional Studies
How many students attend School for Exceptional Studies?
School for Exceptional Studies has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Exceptional Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Exceptional Studies is 3.7:1, which is 70% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 76% 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 School for Exceptional Studies?
The largest demographic group at School for Exceptional Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Exceptional Studies?
School for Exceptional Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 School for Exceptional Studies rank among schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Exceptional Studies ranks #1 of 9 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 schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides School for Exceptional Studies, 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.