- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, MA
South Lawrence East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Lawrence East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250666001918
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lawrence East Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #14 of 14
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 666
- students enrolled
South Lawrence East Elementary School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lawrence East Elementary School ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Lawrence East Elementary School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 250666001918 · Lawrence, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
South Lawrence East Elementary School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Lawrence East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
3,453 students
- This school 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
- Arlington Elem 558
Arlington Elementary
558 students
What this shows South Lawrence East Elementary School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lawrence East Elementary School compares
South Lawrence East Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.0%
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 666 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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 94.3%
White 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, South Lawrence East Elementary 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 South Lawrence East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lawrence East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lawrence East Elementary School
How many students attend South Lawrence East Elementary School?
South Lawrence East Elementary School has 666 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lawrence East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lawrence East Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lawrence East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Lawrence East Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lawrence East Elementary School?
South Lawrence East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 South Lawrence East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lawrence East Elementary School ranks #14 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 South Lawrence East Elementary School, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), Edward F. Parthum (656 students), and Parthum Middle School (585 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.