- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrence, MA
John Breen School
Federal NCES profile for John Breen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250666000730
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Breen School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 262
- students enrolled
John Breen School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Breen School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
John Breen School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 250666000730 · Lawrence, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
John Breen School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John Breen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
3,453 students
- South Lawrence 666
South Lawrence East Elementary School
666 students
- Edward F. Part 656
Edward F. Parthum
656 students
- Parthum Middle 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- This school 262
John Breen School
262 students
What this shows John Breen School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Breen School compares
John Breen 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$23,176
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
Counselors0.9 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 88.5%
White 4.2%
African American 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, John Breen School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Breen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Breen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Lawrence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Day Charter Public School
Standard public school
1,200 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Standard public school
899 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Arlington Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
James F Hennessey
Standard public school
300 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Family Public Academy
Standard public school
202 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Rollins Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
157 students 10.5:1 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Breen School
How many students attend John Breen School?
John Breen School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Breen School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Breen School is 10.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% 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 John Breen School?
The largest demographic group at John Breen School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Breen School?
John Breen School 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 John Breen School rank among schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, John Breen School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Lawrence, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides John Breen School, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students), and Edward F. Parthum (656 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.