Enrollment
692
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leominster, MA
Johnny Appleseed
Federal NCES profile for Johnny Appleseed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250678000985
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnny Appleseed earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Leominster · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 692
- students enrolled
Johnny Appleseed has class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnny Appleseed ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Leominster, MA.
School address
District: Leominster · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250678000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnny Appleseed compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed is a mid-sized elementary school in Leominster, Massachusetts, enrolling 692 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 692 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Leominster spends $16,615 per pupil, 26% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Leominster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fall Brook (670 students): Johnny Appleseed is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
Leominster also operates Leominster High School (1,060 students) and Sky View Middle School (869 students) alongside Johnny Appleseed.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Johnny Appleseed compares
Johnny Appleseed on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$16,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 391 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Johnny Appleseed is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leominster, which includes Johnny Appleseed.
$16,615
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 58.6%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Johnny Appleseed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center for Technical Education Innovation | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Brook | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnny Appleseed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Leominster
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fall Brook
Standard public school
670 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Northwest
Standard public school
665 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Frances Drake School
Standard public school
512 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Priest Street
Standard public school
151 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~692 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Johnny Appleseed
How many students attend Johnny Appleseed?
Johnny Appleseed has 692 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leominster, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnny Appleseed?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnny Appleseed is 14.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnny Appleseed?
The largest demographic group at Johnny Appleseed is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Leominster, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnny Appleseed?
Johnny Appleseed has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnny Appleseed rank among elementary schools in Leominster?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnny Appleseed ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Leominster, 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 Leominster on the city page.
Is Johnny Appleseed a good school?
Johnny Appleseed earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Leominster?
Besides Johnny Appleseed, Leominster also operates Leominster High School (1,060 students), Sky View Middle School (869 students), and Center for Technical Education Innovation (821 students). See the Leominster district page for the complete list.
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