- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dorchester, MA
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Federal NCES profile for Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279000303
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 26
- schools in Dorchester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 196
- students enrolled
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower has class sizes smaller than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower ranks #6 of 26 schools in Dorchester, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+16.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 250279000303 · Dorchester, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 8.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+16.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 196
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
196 students
What this shows Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower compares
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
African American 28.1%
Asian 14.8%
White 13.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Dorchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boston Latin Academy
Standard public school
1,693 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Murphy K-8 School
Standard public school
855 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Techboston Academy
Standard public school
850 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Neighborhood House Charter School
Standard public school
786 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Standard public school
708 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Up Academy Holland
Standard public school
641 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
How many students attend Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dorchester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is 8.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
The largest demographic group at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment, in Dorchester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower rank among schools in Dorchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower ranks #6 of 26 schools in Dorchester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dorchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.