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
Top Rankings
James F Hennessey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
92%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
5%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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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