- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Reading, MA
J Turner Hood
Federal NCES profile for J Turner Hood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250882001419
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Turner Hood earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in North Reading · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 416
- students enrolled
J Turner Hood has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Turner Hood ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North Reading, MA.
School address
District: North Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250882001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
J Turner Hood grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 250882001419 · North Reading, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Reading High (652 students)
J Turner Hood grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
J Turner Hood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Reading
North Reading High
652 students
- North Reading
North Reading Middle
494 students
- L D Batchelder
L D Batchelder
462 students
- This school
J Turner Hood
416 students
- E Ethel Little
E Ethel Little School
303 students
What this shows J Turner Hood reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Turner Hood compares
J Turner Hood 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 82.2%
Asian 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, J Turner Hood is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for North Reading reports $21,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Turner Hood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reading High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Reading Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| L D Batchelder | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| E Ethel Little School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Turner Hood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in North Reading
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about J Turner Hood
How many students attend J Turner Hood?
J Turner Hood has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Reading, MA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Turner Hood?
The student-teacher ratio at J Turner Hood is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Turner Hood?
The largest demographic group at J Turner Hood is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in North Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Turner Hood?
J Turner Hood has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J Turner Hood rank among public schools in North Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, J Turner Hood ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North Reading, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in North Reading?
Besides J Turner Hood, North Reading also operates North Reading High (652 students), North Reading Middle (494 students), and L D Batchelder (462 students). See the North Reading district page for the complete list.