James F Hennessey

James F Hennessey serves 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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James F Hennessey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

James F Hennessey's student population of 317 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of James F Hennessey is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
92%
24%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
5%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend James F Hennessey?
317 students attend James F Hennessey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of James F Hennessey students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James F Hennessey?
James F Hennessey has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James F Hennessey offer ?
James F Hennessey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James F Hennessey part of?
James F Hennessey is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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