- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peabody, MA
John E. Mccarthy
Federal NCES profile for John E. Mccarthy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250936001821
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John E. Mccarthy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Peabody · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 385
- students enrolled
John E. Mccarthy has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John E. Mccarthy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Peabody, MA.
School address
District: Peabody · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250936001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
John E. Mccarthy grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 250936001821 · Peabody, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students)
John E. Mccarthy grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John E. Mccarthy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peabody Vetera
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
1,333 students
- J Henry Higgin
J Henry Higgins Middle
1,320 students
- Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll
645 students
- South Memorial 506
South Memorial
506 students
- William a Welc 408
William a Welch Sr
408 students
- This school 385
John E. Mccarthy
385 students
What this shows John E. Mccarthy reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How John E. Mccarthy compares
John E. Mccarthy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,014
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 20.5%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, John E. Mccarthy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Peabody reports $19,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John E. Mccarthy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Veterans Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Henry Higgins Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Carroll | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Memorial | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William a Welch Sr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John E. Mccarthy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Peabody
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Memorial
Standard public school
506 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
William a Welch Sr
Standard public school
408 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
West Memorial
Standard public school
294 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
Standard public school
97 students 13.9:1 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about John E. Mccarthy
How many students attend John E. Mccarthy?
John E. Mccarthy has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peabody, MA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John E. Mccarthy?
The student-teacher ratio at John E. Mccarthy is 15.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John E. Mccarthy?
The largest demographic group at John E. Mccarthy is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Peabody, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John E. Mccarthy?
John E. Mccarthy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 E. Mccarthy rank among schools in Peabody?
By Resource Investment Index, John E. Mccarthy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Peabody, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peabody on the city page.
What other schools are in Peabody?
Besides John E. Mccarthy, Peabody also operates Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students), J Henry Higgins Middle (1,320 students), and Thomas Carroll (645 students). See the Peabody district page for the complete list.