At a glance
Reported students
118
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts other enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459.5
School for Exceptional Studies: 118 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
3.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 84
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.5:1
What the reported data says about School for Exceptional Studies
School for Exceptional Studies is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Lawrence. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Lawrence. NCES reports 118 students for 2024–25.
Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.8:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.8%) and White (5.1%). English learners represent 25% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking School for Exceptional Studies
- 1How do the reported 3.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.04
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.1%
- Hispanic89.8%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lawrence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rollins Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
157 reported students
RISE Academy
High · Grades 06–12
74 reported students
High School Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
198 reported students
Lawrence Family Public Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
202 reported students
Lawrence Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
205 reported students
John Breen School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
262 reported students
Public schools near School for Exceptional Studies
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawsheen School Other · Andover | PK–PK | 85 | 2.4 mi |
| Early Childhood Center Other · Methuen | PK–PK | 163 | 2.5 mi |
| Moody Preschool Extension Other · Haverhill | PK–PK | 174 | 5.1 mi |
| Bartlett School and Assessment Center Other · Haverhill | KG–12 | 45 | 5.1 mi |
| Salem Preschool Other · Salem School District | PK–PK | 113 | 5.9 mi |
| Greenleaf Academy Other · Haverhill | 01–12 | 34 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School for Exceptional Studies
What grades does School for Exceptional Studies serve?
School for Exceptional Studies reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lawrence.
How many students attend School for Exceptional Studies?
School for Exceptional Studies reported 118 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 84 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School for Exceptional Studies?
The calculated ratio is 3.8:1, based on 118 students and 31.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is School for Exceptional Studies a public, charter, or magnet school?
School for Exceptional Studies is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is School for Exceptional Studies in?
School for Exceptional Studies is part of Lawrence, based in Lawrence, MA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near School for Exceptional Studies?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shawsheen School (2.4 mi), Early Childhood Center (2.5 mi), Moody Preschool Extension (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.