Enrollment
262
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250666000730
John Breen School — Lawrence, MA
Federal NCES profile for John Breen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Breen School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Breen School reports 262 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 291 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lawrence spends $24,990 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.7% from local sources (property taxes), 86.0% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Breen School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,990
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Per 291 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
Enrollment 262 Top 22% in Massachusetts — larger than 78% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250666000730
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.9
Students per counselor 291:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence, which includes John Breen School.
$24,990
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.7%
State 86.0%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
Similar other schools in Lawrence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Arlington Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
James F Hennessey
Standard public school
300 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Family Public Academy
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202 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Rollins Early Childhood Center
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157 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about John Breen School
How many students attend John Breen School?
John Breen School has 262 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lawrence, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Breen School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Breen School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Breen School?
John Breen School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.