- Enrollment
- 3,453
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, MA
John K Tarbox
Federal NCES profile for John K Tarbox, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250666002477
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John K Tarbox earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 14
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 281
- students enrolled
John K Tarbox has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John K Tarbox ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Lawrence, MA.
School address
District: Lawrence · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250666002477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
John K Tarbox held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 250666002477 · Lawrence, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (3,453 students)
John K Tarbox held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John K Tarbox in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
3,453 students
- South Lawrence 666
South Lawrence East Elementary School
666 students
- Edward F. Part 656
Edward F. Parthum
656 students
- Parthum Middle 585
Parthum Middle School
585 students
- Robert Frost 568
Robert Frost
568 students
- This school 281
John K Tarbox
281 students
What this shows John K Tarbox reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How John K Tarbox compares
John K Tarbox 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$23,176
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, John K Tarbox is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence reports $23,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John K Tarbox Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward F. Parthum | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parthum Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John K Tarbox's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Lawrence East Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Edward F. Parthum
Standard public school
656 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Parthum Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost
Standard public school
568 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington Middle School
Standard public school
543 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Francis M Leahy
Standard public school
525 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about John K Tarbox
How many students attend John K Tarbox?
John K Tarbox has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, MA. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John K Tarbox?
The student-teacher ratio at John K Tarbox is 11.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% 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 K Tarbox?
The largest demographic group at John K Tarbox is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Lawrence, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John K Tarbox?
John K Tarbox has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 K Tarbox rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, John K Tarbox ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Lawrence, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides John K Tarbox, Lawrence also operates Lawrence High School (3,453 students), South Lawrence East Elementary School (666 students), and Edward F. Parthum (656 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.