Dr Frederick N Sweetsir serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
84%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr Frederick N Sweetsir?
227 students attend Dr Frederick N Sweetsir.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dr Frederick N Sweetsir students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Frederick N Sweetsir?
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr Frederick N Sweetsir offer ?
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Frederick N Sweetsir part of?
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is part of Pentucket School District.
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