Lynn

Lynn, Massachusetts — 27 schools

15,556
Total Enrollment
27
Schools
$23,095
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lynn operates 27 public schools serving 15,556 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 other, 10 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 16,364 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Essex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,095 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.5% local, 70.4% state, and 26.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $119,542 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #81 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 27 schools offering Advanced Placement (27 AP courses district-wide), a 837:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 38.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% White, 8.4% African American across the district's schools.

Lynn school enrollment varies 69× across entities

Lynn school enrollment ranges from 30 students (lowest) to 2,062 students (highest), a spread of 2,032 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lynn student-counselor ratio is 837:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lynn chronic absenteeism rate is 38.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

26.1%
Federal
70.4%
State
3.5%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
81 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Essex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$119,542
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 27 schools in Lynn.

White 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
African American 8.4%
Asian 6.0%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 27
Schools with AP
27 AP courses total
837:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
38.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lynn

School Enrollment
Lynn English High
2,062
Classical High
1,795
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
1,584
Thurgood Marshall Mid
1,310
Breed Middle School
1,265
Ingalls
719
E J Harrington
687
Cobbet Elementary
616
Pickering Middle
583
Wm P Connery
563
Hood
541
A Drewicz Elementary
488
Washington Elementary School
453
Edward a Sisson
449
Robert L Ford
410
Tracy
397
Julia F Callahan
373
Capt William G Shoemaker
361
Brickett Elementary
318
Sewell-Anderson
300
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
235
Aborn
224
Lincoln-Thomson
219
Lynn Woods
153
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center
135
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School
94
William R Fallon
30

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lynn?

Lynn has 27 schools, including 3 high, 11 other, 3 middle, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 15,556 students.

How much does Lynn spend per student?

Lynn spends $23,095 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #81 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Lynn?

The average teacher salary in Lynn is $119,542 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lynn?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Essex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Lynn?

Lynn students are 70.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% White, 8.4% African American, 6.0% Asian, averaged across 27 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lynn?

Lynn has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #81 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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