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Dr Frederick N Sweetsir

104 Church Street
Merrimac, MA 01860
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 Facts (2026)

  • 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 grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

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.
This School
State Level (MA)
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
0.24
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr Frederick N Sweetsir part of?
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir is part of Pentucket School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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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