John D Mc Govern Elementary School serves 358 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John D Mc Govern Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John D Mc Govern Elementary School is 0.35, 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
80%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
358 students attend John D Mc Govern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of John D Mc Govern Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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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