- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marblehead, MA
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
Federal NCES profile for Lucretia and Joseph Brown School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250726002926
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Marblehead · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 445
- students enrolled
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucretia and Joseph Brown School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Marblehead, MA.
School address
District: Marblehead · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250726002926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 250726002926 · Marblehead, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Marblehead High (861 students)
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marblehead Hig
Marblehead High
861 students
- Village School
Village School
529 students
- This school
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
445 students
- Marblehead Vet
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
411 students
- Glover 318
Glover
318 students
What this shows Lucretia and Joseph Brown School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucretia and Joseph Brown School compares
Lucretia and Joseph Brown 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
445
Bigger than 54% 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
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,906
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 148 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 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Lucretia and Joseph Brown School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Marblehead reports $22,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucretia and Joseph Brown School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marblehead Veterans Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glover | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucretia and Joseph Brown School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Marblehead
1 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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
How many students attend Lucretia and Joseph Brown School?
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marblehead, MA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucretia and Joseph Brown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucretia and Joseph Brown School 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 Lucretia and Joseph Brown School?
The largest demographic group at Lucretia and Joseph Brown School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Marblehead, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucretia and Joseph Brown School?
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Lucretia and Joseph Brown School rank among public schools in Marblehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucretia and Joseph Brown School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Marblehead, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marblehead on the city page.
What other schools are in Marblehead?
Besides Lucretia and Joseph Brown School, Marblehead also operates Marblehead High (861 students), Village School (529 students), and Marblehead Veterans Middle School (411 students). See the Marblehead district page for the complete list.