- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MA
John M Tobin
Federal NCES profile for John M Tobin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250327000442
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M Tobin earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #8 of 15
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 291
- students enrolled
John M Tobin has class sizes smaller than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M Tobin ranks #8 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA.
School address
District: Cambridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250327000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
John M Tobin held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 250327000442 · Cambridge, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 9.7:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students)
John M Tobin held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John M Tobin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Rind
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
2,072 students
- Amigos School 413
Amigos School
413 students
- King Open 391
King Open
391 students
- Graham and Par 367
Graham and Parks
367 students
- Maria L. Baldw 360
Maria L. Baldwin
360 students
- This school 291
John M Tobin
291 students
What this shows John M Tobin reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M Tobin compares
John M Tobin 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$39,949
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 36.1%
African American 26.8%
Asian 15.8%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, John M Tobin is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge reports $39,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M Tobin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amigos School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Open | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham and Parks | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maria L. Baldwin | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M Tobin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Standard public school
890 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Amigos School
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
King Open
Alternative education program
391 students 10:1 students per teacher
Graham and Parks
Alternative education program
367 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Maria L. Baldwin
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about John M Tobin
How many students attend John M Tobin?
John M Tobin has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M Tobin?
The student-teacher ratio at John M Tobin is 9.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 38% 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 M Tobin?
The largest demographic group at John M Tobin is White at 36.1% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M Tobin?
John M Tobin has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John M Tobin rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, John M Tobin ranks #8 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge?
Besides John M Tobin, Cambridge also operates Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students), Amigos School (413 students), and King Open (391 students). See the Cambridge district page for the complete list.