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School for Exceptional Studies

233 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841Lawrence →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
102
Students
Total enrolled
$24,990
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 74% vs nat'l
3.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 80% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 102 students in grades PK–12 in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
74% above average funding
District spends $24,990 per pupil, 74% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

School for Exceptional Studies is a small other in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serving grades PK–12 with 102 students. The district invests $24,990 per student — 74% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at School for Exceptional Studies

102
Total Students
3.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution88 male · 14 female
86%
Male 86%Female 14%
Student Composition
92%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino92%
Black5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 250666002625

Academic Outcomes at School for Exceptional Studies

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 01841

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,990Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,990
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,995
Student Support$4,748
Administration$2,999
Operations$3,748
Other$2,499
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,990 spent per student, an estimated $11,070 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
86%
State government
86.0%
Local (property tax)
1.7%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,990/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Edward F. ParthumSouth Lawrence East Elementary SchoolArlington ElementaryRobert Frost
+10 more
↓
Middle
Arlington Middle SchoolParthum Middle SchoolFrost Middle SchoolGuilmette Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Lawrence High SchoolHigh School Learning CenterRISE Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyEssex County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLawrence →
Phone: (978)975-5980
NCES ID: 250666002625
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lawrence seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lawrence
High
Lawrence High School
3,084 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Elem
Edward F. Parthum
677 students · KG–04
● 41 opp
Elem
South Lawrence East Elementary School
653 students · 01–05
● 41 opp
Elem
Arlington Elementary
579 students · PK–04
● 41 opp
Mid
Arlington Middle School
575 students · 05–08
● 41 opp
Elem
Robert Frost
572 students · KG–04
● 41 opp
Mid
Parthum Middle School
568 students · 05–08
● 41 opp
Mid
Frost Middle School
514 students · 05–08
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
233 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.