Enrollment
1,246
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Methuen, MA
Tenney Grammar School
Federal NCES profile for Tenney Grammar School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250774001556
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tenney Grammar School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Methuen · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,246
- students enrolled
Tenney Grammar School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tenney Grammar School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Methuen, MA.
School address
District: Methuen · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250774001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tenney Grammar School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tenney Grammar School
Tenney Grammar School is a large combined-grade school in Methuen, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,246 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,246 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% 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 Donald P Timony Grammar (1,172 students): Tenney Grammar School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 11.5:1).
Methuen also operates Methuen High (1,841 students) and Donald P Timony Grammar (1,172 students) alongside Tenney 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 Tenney Grammar School compares
Tenney 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,246
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
White 23.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Tenney 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 Tenney 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 Tenney Grammar School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 |
| Marsh Grammar School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tenney 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
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,246 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tenney Grammar School
How many students attend Tenney Grammar School?
Tenney Grammar School has 1,246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Methuen, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenney Grammar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenney Grammar School is 12.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tenney Grammar School?
The largest demographic group at Tenney Grammar School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Methuen, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenney Grammar School?
Tenney Grammar School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tenney Grammar School rank among schools in Methuen?
By Resource Investment Index, Tenney Grammar School ranks #4 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 Tenney Grammar School a good school?
Tenney Grammar School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts. 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 Tenney Grammar School, Methuen also operates Methuen High (1,841 students), Donald P Timony Grammar (1,172 students), and Comprehensive Grammar School (1,046 students). See the Methuen district page for the complete list.
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