John D Mc Govern Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John D Mc Govern Elementary School's student population of 377 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of John D Mc Govern Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%

Hispanic
11%
25%

Black
2%
10%

White
76%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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What schools are John D Mc Govern Elementary School often compared to?
John D Mc Govern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burke/memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John D Mc Govern Elementary School?
377 students attend John D Mc Govern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John D Mc Govern Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John D Mc Govern Elementary School?
John D Mc Govern Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John D Mc Govern Elementary School offer ?
John D Mc Govern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John D Mc Govern Elementary School part of?
John D Mc Govern Elementary School is part of Medway School District.
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