Enrollment
353
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medway, MA
John D Mc Govern Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John D Mc Govern Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250759001185
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John D Mc Govern Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Medway · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 353
- students enrolled
John D Mc Govern Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John D Mc Govern Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Medway, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John D Mc Govern Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at John D Mc Govern Elementary
John D Mc Govern Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Medway, Massachusetts, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Medway also operates Medway Middle (677 students) and Medway High (622 students) alongside John D Mc Govern Elementary.
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 John D Mc Govern Elementary compares
John D Mc Govern Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,028
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 177 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 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, John D Mc Govern Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medway, which includes John D Mc Govern Elementary.
$20,028
Per student
-11%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 34.8%
Federal 5.7%
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 John D Mc Govern Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medway High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burke/Memorial Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John D Mc Govern Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John D Mc Govern Elementary
How many students attend John D Mc Govern Elementary?
John D Mc Govern Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medway, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John D Mc Govern Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John D Mc Govern Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John D Mc Govern Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John D Mc Govern Elementary is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Medway, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John D Mc Govern Elementary?
John D Mc Govern Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 John D Mc Govern Elementary rank among public schools in Medway?
By Resource Investment Index, John D Mc Govern Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Medway, 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 Medway on the city page.
Is John D Mc Govern Elementary a good school?
John D Mc Govern Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Medway?
Besides John D Mc Govern Elementary, Medway also operates Medway Middle (677 students), Medway High (622 students), and Burke/Memorial Elementary School (506 students). See the Medway district page for the complete list.
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