Enrollment
1,172
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250774001376
Donald P Timony Grammar — Methuen, MA
Federal NCES profile for Donald P Timony Grammar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Methuen · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald P Timony Grammar compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Donald P Timony Grammar reports 1,172 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 102.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 167 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Methuen spends $21,016 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.8% from local sources (property taxes), 54.6% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Donald P Timony Grammar compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,016
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 167 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,172 Top 94% in Massachusetts — larger than 6% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 102.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250774001376
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
White 30.1%
African American 7.8%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 167:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Methuen, which includes Donald P Timony Grammar.
$21,016
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 54.6%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Donald P Timony Grammar
How many students attend Donald P Timony Grammar?
Donald P Timony Grammar has 1,172 students enrolled. It is a other school in Methuen, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald P Timony Grammar?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald P Timony Grammar is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald P Timony Grammar?
The largest demographic group at Donald P Timony Grammar is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Methuen, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald P Timony Grammar?
Donald P Timony Grammar has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.