Enrollment
996
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marsh Grammar School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marsh Grammar School
Marsh Grammar School is a large combined-grade school in Methuen, Massachusetts, enrolling 996 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 92% of state schools at 996 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Methuen spends $17,759 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Methuen's public schools, it stands alongside Tenney Grammar School (1,246 students): Marsh Grammar School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Methuen also operates Methuen High (1,841 students) and Tenney Grammar School (1,246 students) alongside Marsh Grammar School.
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 Marsh Grammar School compares
Marsh Grammar School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Methuen, which includes Marsh Grammar School.
$17,759
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 54.6%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~996 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marsh Grammar School a good school?
Marsh Grammar School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 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.
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