Enrollment
416
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Turner Hood compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Turner Hood
J Turner Hood is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Reading, Massachusetts, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Reading's public schools, it stands alongside E Ethel Little School (303 students): J Turner Hood is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.2:1).
North Reading also operates North Reading High (652 students) and North Reading Middle (494 students) alongside J Turner Hood.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J Turner Hood compares
J Turner Hood on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Reading, which includes J Turner Hood.
$20,956
Per student
-7%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 23.0%
Federal 3.9%
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.
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
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J Turner Hood a good school?
J Turner Hood earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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