Enrollment
135
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250711002801
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center — Lynn, MA
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 57
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: Lynn · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center reports 135 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 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.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lynn spends $23,095 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.5% from local sources (property taxes), 70.4% from the state, and 26.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 1 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 Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 8% | — | — |
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,095
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.
Overview
Enrollment 135 Top 8% in Massachusetts — larger than 92% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250711002801
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 14.1%
Asian 6.7%
African American 5.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynn, which includes Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center.
$23,095
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.5%
State 70.4%
Federal 26.1%
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
- 2,062
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center?
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center has 135 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lynn, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center is 10.7:1, 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 Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lynn, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center?
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.