Enrollment
554
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, MA
Swanson Road Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Swanson Road Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250222002846
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swanson Road Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 554
- students enrolled
Swanson Road Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swanson Road Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Auburn, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swanson Road Intermediate School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swanson Road Intermediate School
Swanson Road Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Auburn, Massachusetts, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Auburn spends $17,041 per pupil, 24% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Auburn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pakachoag School (249 students): Swanson Road Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 14.6:1).
Auburn also operates Auburn Senior High (834 students) and Auburn Middle (628 students) alongside Swanson Road Intermediate 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 Swanson Road Intermediate School compares
Swanson Road Intermediate 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Swanson Road Intermediate School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn, which includes Swanson Road Intermediate School.
$17,041
Per student
-24%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 38.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Swanson Road Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pakachoag School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryn Mawr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swanson Road Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Auburn
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Swanson Road Intermediate School
How many students attend Swanson Road Intermediate School?
Swanson Road Intermediate School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanson Road Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanson Road Intermediate School is 13.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swanson Road Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Swanson Road Intermediate School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Auburn, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swanson Road Intermediate School?
Swanson Road Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Swanson Road Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Swanson Road Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is Swanson Road Intermediate School a good school?
Swanson Road Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Auburn?
Besides Swanson Road Intermediate School, Auburn also operates Auburn Senior High (834 students), Auburn Middle (628 students), and Pakachoag School (249 students). See the Auburn district page for the complete list.
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