- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dartmouth, MA
James M. Quinn School
Federal NCES profile for James M. Quinn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250402002028
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James M. Quinn School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dartmouth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 703
- students enrolled
James M. Quinn School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Quinn School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dartmouth, MA.
School address
District: Dartmouth · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250402002028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
James M. Quinn School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 250402002028 · Dartmouth, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 13:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dartmouth High (902 students)
James M. Quinn School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
James M. Quinn School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dartmouth High
Dartmouth High
902 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
801 students
- This school
James M. Quinn School
703 students
- George H Potte
George H Potter
407 students
- Joseph Demello
Joseph Demello
392 students
- Andrew B. Cush 92
Andrew B. Cushman School
92 students
What this shows James M. Quinn School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How James M. Quinn School compares
James M. Quinn School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$19,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, James M. Quinn School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Dartmouth reports $19,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James M. Quinn School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H Potter | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph Demello | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrew B. Cushman School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James M. Quinn School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about James M. Quinn School
How many students attend James M. Quinn School?
James M. Quinn School has 703 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dartmouth, MA. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Quinn School?
The student-teacher ratio at James M. Quinn School is 13:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James M. Quinn School?
The largest demographic group at James M. Quinn School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Dartmouth, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James M. Quinn School?
James M. Quinn School 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 James M. Quinn School rank among public schools in Dartmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Quinn School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dartmouth, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dartmouth?
Besides James M. Quinn School, Dartmouth also operates Dartmouth High (902 students), Dartmouth Middle (801 students), and George H Potter (407 students). See the Dartmouth district page for the complete list.