Enrollment
654
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 251143002562
Swampscott Middle — Swampscott, MA
Federal NCES profile for Swampscott Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 52
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Swampscott · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swampscott Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Swampscott Middle reports 654 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 218 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Swampscott spends $25,191 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.3% from local sources (property taxes), 23.5% from the state, and 5.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Swampscott Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$25,191
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 218 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 654 Top 79% in Massachusetts — larger than 21% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251143002562
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 218:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.4%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swampscott, which includes Swampscott Middle.
$25,191
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 23.5%
Federal 5.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Swampscott Middle
How many students attend Swampscott Middle?
Swampscott Middle has 654 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Swampscott, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swampscott Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Swampscott Middle is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swampscott Middle?
The largest demographic group at Swampscott Middle is White at 75.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Swampscott, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swampscott Middle?
Swampscott Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.