Dr Frederick N Sweetsir serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%

Hispanic
7%
25%

Black
1%
10%

White
87%
53%

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
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr Frederick N Sweetsir?
231 students attend Dr Frederick N Sweetsir.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dr Frederick N Sweetsir students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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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