- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medford, MA
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John J Mcglynn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250756001634
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J Mcglynn Elementary School earns 38/100 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 4
- schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 505
- students enrolled
John J Mcglynn Elementary School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J Mcglynn Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Medford, MA.
School address
District: Medford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250756001634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
John J Mcglynn Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 250756001634 · Medford, MA Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford High (1,195 students)
John J Mcglynn Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John J Mcglynn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medford High
Medford High
1,195 students
- Milton Fuller
Milton Fuller Roberts
586 students
- Brooks School
Brooks School
556 students
- This school
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
505 students
- John J. Mcglyn 464
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
464 students
- Madeleine Dugg 435
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
435 students
What this shows John J Mcglynn Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J Mcglynn Elementary School compares
John J Mcglynn Elementary School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$24,338
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 337 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.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 15.1%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, John J Mcglynn Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Medford reports $24,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John J Mcglynn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton Fuller Roberts | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John J. Mcglynn Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Dugger Andrews | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J Mcglynn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Medford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J Mcglynn Elementary School
How many students attend John J Mcglynn Elementary School?
John J Mcglynn Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Mcglynn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Mcglynn Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J Mcglynn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John J Mcglynn Elementary School is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Medford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J Mcglynn Elementary School?
John J Mcglynn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mcglynn Elementary School rank among schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, John J Mcglynn Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Medford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Medford on the city page.
What other schools are in Medford?
Besides John J Mcglynn Elementary School, Medford also operates Medford High (1,195 students), Milton Fuller Roberts (586 students), and Brooks School (556 students). See the Medford district page for the complete list.