- Enrollment
- 2,642
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fall River, MA
John J Doran
Federal NCES profile for John J Doran, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250483000666
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J Doran earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Fall River · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 525
- students enrolled
John J Doran has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J Doran ranks #3 of 12 schools in Fall River, MA.
School address
District: Fall River · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250483000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
John J Doran held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250483000666 · Fall River, MA Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: B M C Durfee High (2,642 students)
John J Doran held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John J Doran in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- B M C Durfee H
B M C Durfee High
2,642 students
- Henry Lord Com 817
Henry Lord Community School
817 students
- Morton Middle 751
Morton Middle
751 students
- William S Gree 733
William S Greene
733 students
- Carlton M. Viv 712
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School
712 students
- This school 525
John J Doran
525 students
What this shows John J Doran reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J Doran compares
John J Doran 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$22,016
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, John J Doran is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Fall River reports $22,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John J Doran Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| B M C Durfee High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Lord Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S Greene | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J Doran's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Fall River
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Atlantis Charter School
Standard public school
1,246 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Henry Lord Community School
Standard public school
817 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
William S Greene
Standard public school
733 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
North End Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Argosy Collegiate Charter School
Standard public school
587 students 19.6:1 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J Doran
How many students attend John J Doran?
John J Doran has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fall River, MA. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Doran?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Doran is 14.2:1, 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 J Doran?
The largest demographic group at John J Doran is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Fall River, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J Doran?
John J Doran has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 J Doran rank among schools in Fall River?
By Resource Investment Index, John J Doran ranks #3 of 12 schools in Fall River, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fall River on the city page.
What other schools are in Fall River?
Besides John J Doran, Fall River also operates B M C Durfee High (2,642 students), Henry Lord Community School (817 students), and Morton Middle (751 students). See the Fall River district page for the complete list.