- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Methuen, MA
Marsh Grammar School
Federal NCES profile for Marsh Grammar School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250774001211
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsh Grammar School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Methuen · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 996
- students enrolled
Marsh Grammar School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Grammar School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Methuen, MA.
School address
District: Methuen · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250774001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Marsh Grammar School held near 1,046 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.9 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 250774001211 · Methuen, MA Other · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Methuen High (1,841 students)
Marsh Grammar School held near 1,046 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.9 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Marsh Grammar School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Methuen High
Methuen High
1,841 students
- Tenney Grammar
Tenney Grammar School
1,246 students
- Donald P Timon
Donald P Timony Grammar
1,172 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Grammar School
1,046 students
- This school
Marsh Grammar School
996 students
What this shows Marsh Grammar School reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marsh Grammar School compares
Marsh Grammar 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$17,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Marsh Grammar School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Methuen reports $17,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marsh Grammar School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tenney Grammar School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald P Timony Grammar | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Grammar School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsh Grammar School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Methuen
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 (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marsh Grammar School
How many students attend Marsh Grammar School?
Marsh Grammar School has 996 students enrolled. It is a public school in Methuen, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,052 (2022-23) → 1,046 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Grammar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Grammar School is 10.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 33% 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 Marsh Grammar School?
The largest demographic group at Marsh Grammar School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Methuen, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsh Grammar School?
Marsh Grammar School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Marsh Grammar School rank among schools in Methuen?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Grammar School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Methuen, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Methuen on the city page.
What other schools are in Methuen?
Besides Marsh Grammar School, Methuen also operates Methuen High (1,841 students), Tenney Grammar School (1,246 students), and Donald P Timony Grammar (1,172 students). See the Methuen district page for the complete list.