Edward F. Parthum

Summary:

Edward F. Parthum is an elementary school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serving 677 students in grades K-4. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 93.65% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year.

Edward F. Parthum's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is significantly below the state average across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 17.81% of all students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17%, and 28.57% were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past several years, ranking in the bottom 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools. While the school's Hispanic students perform relatively better compared to the overall student population, the significant underperformance of other subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support.

The high-poverty student population at Edward F. Parthum, coupled with the school's higher-than-average spending per student, highlights the complex relationship between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The stark contrast in academic performance between Edward F. Parthum and the nearby Thomson Elementary School in North Andover, which serves a more affluent and racially diverse student population, underscores the importance of factors such as student demographics, district resources, and community support in shaping educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-4

 255 E Haverhill Street
       Lawrence, MA  01841


(978) 691-7200

District: Lawrence

SchoolDigger Rank:
767th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,711 Help


Students who attend Edward F. Parthum usually attend:

Middle:    Parthum Middle School
High:    Lawrence High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  677

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.6%
White:
3.5%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Compare Details Edward F. Parthum ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Lawrence School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Edward F. Parthum has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lawrence School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.6%), White (3.5%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward F. Parthum is 14.1, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Lawrence School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward F. Parthum is $15,711. 12 elementary schools in the Lawrence School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edward F. Parthum:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward F. Parthum 767th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Edward F. Parthum in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence 340th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edward F. Parthum

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Rank History for all students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 8.18 819th 884 7.4%
2004 9.46 808th 882 8.4%
2005 10.05 812th 887 8.5%
2006 10.88 834th 911 8.5%
2007 7.23 853rd 911 6.4%
2008 13.37 809th 908 10.9%
2009 17.16 784th 909 13.8%
2010 21.23 766th 920 16.7%
2011 18.61 779th 924 15.7%
2012 10.31 851st 930 8.5%
2013 22.82 754th 928 18.8%
2014 10.24 859th 926 7.2%
2015 15.35 805th 914 11.9%
2016 22.40 755th 932 19.0%
2017 11.16 862nd 938 8.1%
2018 20.51 781st 934 16.4%
2019 19.74 792nd 942 15.9%
2021 13.34 815th 936 12.9%
2022 17.24 776th 932 16.7%
2023 17.82 771st 928 16.9%
2024 17.59 767th 916 16.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.69 75th 244 69.3%
2019 39.68 140th 258 45.7%
2021 35.64 159th 240 33.8%
2022 41.22 131st 267 50.9%
2023 41.04 135th 264 48.9%
2024 56.71 62nd 282 78.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.18 537th 886 39.4%
2019 39.41 578th 896 35.5%
2021 21.03 778th 894 13.0%
2022 34.21 627th 905 30.7%
2023 18.81 651st 703 7.4%
2024 15.70 712th 731 2.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.26 434th 685 36.6%
2019 43.50 406th 700 42.0%
2021 27.40 560th 705 20.6%
2022 38.44 501st 772 35.1%
2023 37.71 497th 757 34.3%
2024 38.79 485th 760 36.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.31 741st 893 17.0%
2019 17.40 791st 902 12.3%
2021 16.29 759th 898 15.5%
2022 20.45 733rd 901 18.6%
2023 17.31 755th 887 14.9%
2024 19.77 730th 886 17.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.20 513th 656 21.8%
2019 33.71 441st 665 33.7%
2021 22.10 533rd 632 15.7%
2022 28.42 494th 672 26.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.23 741st 898 17.5%
2019 25.51 723rd 907 20.3%
2021 12.82 809th 904 10.5%
2022 16.60 778th 908 14.3%
2023 20.18 730th 896 18.5%
2024 18.18 750th 891 15.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.98 756th 925 18.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.19 334th 399 16.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edward F. Parthum

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.96 148th 379 60.9%
2019 53.64 161st 398 59.5%
2021 44.20 176th 379 53.6%
2022 54.60 124th 401 69.1%
2023 56.54 134th 420 68.1%
2024 51.43 170th 446 61.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Edward F. Parthum

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 193 50 14 898 0 n/a n/a 0 1155
2003 193 50 14 898 0 n/a n/a 0 1155
2004 199 50 12 947 2 n/a n/a 0 1210
2005 208 50 14 964 2 n/a n/a 0 1238
2006 190 41 18 962 3 n/a n/a 0 1214
2007 174 42 12 1023 3 n/a n/a 2 1256
2008 72 18 7 534 1 n/a n/a 4 636
2009 54 13 8 467 1 0 3 0 546
2010 52 13 8 473 1 0 5 0 552
2011 62 12 3 504 0 0 5 0 586
2012 55 10 3 499 0 0 2 0 569
2013 60 7 3 507 1 0 6 0 584
2014 55 8 3 552 1 0 5 0 624
2015 52 7 2 536 1 0 6 0 604
2016 47 6 5 516 1 0 7 0 582
2017 47 5 3 578 1 0 5 0 639
2018 31 6 3 581 1 0 3 0 625
2019 31 8 3 618 0 0 1 0 661
2020 27 11 2 618 0 0 1 3 662
2021 24 15 0 606 0 0 1 3 649
2022 23 10 0 631 0 0 2 2 668
2023 24 11 1 634 0 0 5 2 677

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edward F. Parthum

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1155 n/a n/a 75.2
2003 1155 n/a n/a 75.2
2004 1210 92.0 13.2 81.1
2005 1238 91.0 13.6 79.3
2006 1214 87.0 14.0 84.6
2007 1256 92.0 13.7 87.1
2008 636 41.0 15.5 86.4
2009 546 37.0 14.8 85.3
2010 552 42.0 13.1 88.6
2011 586 41.8 13.9 90.1
2012 569 42.9 13.2 88.9
2013 584 43.0 13.5 83
2014 624 41.0 15.2 93.4
2015 604 42.0 14.3 91.9
2016 582 44.0 13.2 n/a
2017 639 41.0 15.5 n/a
2018 625 39.4 15.8 n/a
2019 661 40.8 16.1 n/a
2020 662 43.0 15.3 n/a
2021 649 45.9 14.1 n/a
2022 668 46.0 14.5 n/a
2023 677 48.0 14.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edward F. Parthum

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1155 n/a n/a 75.2
2003 1155 n/a n/a 75.2
2004 1210 92.0 13.2 81.1
2005 1238 91.0 13.6 79.3
2006 1214 87.0 14.0 84.6
2007 1256 92.0 13.7 87.1
2008 636 41.0 15.5 86.4
2009 546 37.0 14.8 85.3
2010 552 42.0 13.1 88.6
2011 586 41.8 13.9 90.1
2012 569 42.9 13.2 88.9
2013 584 43.0 13.5 83
2014 624 41.0 15.2 93.4
2015 604 42.0 14.3 91.9
2016 582 44.0 13.2 n/a
2017 639 41.0 15.5 n/a
2018 625 39.4 15.8 n/a
2019 661 40.8 16.1 n/a
2020 662 43.0 15.3 n/a
2021 649 45.9 14.1 n/a
2022 668 46.0 14.5 n/a
2023 677 48.0 14.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edward F. Parthum

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $973 (6.7%) $13,566 (93.3%) $14,539
2020 $648 (4.4%) $14,113 (95.6%) $14,761
2021 $1,530 (9.7%) $14,181 (90.3%) $15,711

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward F. Parthum

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 792nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 771st of 928 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edward F. Parthum)3419.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)3417.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edward F. Parthum)3723.6
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)2921
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edward F. Parthum)3325.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)2714.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward F. Parthum)3825.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)3016.2
 13.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Edward F. Parthum)3322.8
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lawrence)3018.3
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Edward F. Parthum)3724.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lawrence)3117.3
 13.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students661677
 2.4%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic618634
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White3124
 22.6%
Two or More Races15
 400%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edward F. Parthum

In the 2022-23 school year, 677 students attended Edward F. Parthum.

Students who attend Edward F. Parthum usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parthum Middle School
High : Lawrence High School

Students at Edward F. Parthum are 94% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% African American.

Edward F. Parthum ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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