- Enrollment
- 2,181
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookline, MA
John D Runkle
Federal NCES profile for John D Runkle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250315000419
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John D Runkle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Brookline · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 476
- students enrolled
John D Runkle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John D Runkle ranks #1 of 5 schools in Brookline, MA.
School address
District: Brookline · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250315000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
John D Runkle held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 250315000419 · Brookline, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookline High (2,181 students)
John D Runkle held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John D Runkle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookline High
Brookline High
2,181 students
- Florida Ruffin 857
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
857 students
- Edith C Baker 665
Edith C Baker
665 students
- Lawrence 630
Lawrence
630 students
- Pierce 592
Pierce
592 students
- This school 476
John D Runkle
476 students
What this shows John D Runkle reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How John D Runkle compares
John D Runkle 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 14.4%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, John D Runkle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Brookline reports $27,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John D Runkle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edith C Baker | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John D Runkle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Brookline
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Standard public school
857 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
Standard public school
64 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
The Lynch Center
Standard public school
50 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon
Standard public school
47 students 11.8:1 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about John D Runkle
How many students attend John D Runkle?
John D Runkle has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookline, MA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John D Runkle?
The student-teacher ratio at John D Runkle is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 28% 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 D Runkle?
The largest demographic group at John D Runkle is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Brookline, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John D Runkle?
John D Runkle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 D Runkle rank among schools in Brookline?
By Resource Investment Index, John D Runkle ranks #1 of 5 schools in Brookline, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brookline on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookline?
Besides John D Runkle, Brookline also operates Brookline High (2,181 students), Florida Ruffin Ridley School (857 students), and Edith C Baker (665 students). See the Brookline district page for the complete list.