Needs Improvement
#1736 of 1,793 schools in MA
Cobbet Elementary
Elementary School · Lynn
40 Franklin Street, Lynn, MA 01902
Enrollment
623
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
623
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,736 of 1,793
In Lynn
#21 of 27
public schools
In district
#20 of 26
Lynn
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Cobbet Elementary
Elementary School in Lynn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cobbet Elementary
Cobbet Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Cobbet Elementary serves approximately 623 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Cobbet Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,736 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Cobbet Elementary show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.1
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Cobbet Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cobbet Elementary — Students at Cobbet Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.1/10.
How Cobbet Elementary Compares
See how Cobbet Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
40 Franklin Street, Lynn, MA 01902
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cobbet Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PIUS V SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sewell-Anderson (rated 5.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn | 0.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Washington Elementary School Lynn | 0.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn | 0.4 mi | — |
| KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Wm P Connery Lynn | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Robert L Ford Lynn | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Tracy Lynn | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| A Drewicz Elementary Lynn | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Sewell-Anderson Lynn | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| E J Harrington Lynn | 0.8 mi | 3.1 |
| ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Lynn English High Lynn | 1.0 mi | 3.0 |
| William R Fallon Lynn | 0.8 mi | — |
| Ingalls Lynn | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Lynn | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Hood Lynn | 1.2 mi | 3.0 |
| Edward A Sisson Lynn | 1.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Pickering Middle Lynn | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01902 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,755
Median Home Value
$456,000
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
Population
51,680
College Educated
20.4%
Homeownership
40.6%
Avg Commute
31.4 min
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Median Age
35.8
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brookside Elementary Dracut, MA | 3.3 |
| Francis M Leahy Lawrence, MA | 3.3 |
| Amvet Boulevard North Attleborough, MA | 3.2 |
| Gerard A. Guilmette Lawrence, MA | 3.2 |
| Center Elementary School Chelmsford, MA | 3.4 |
| Edward A Sisson Lynn, MA | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cobbet Elementary
What grades does Cobbet Elementary serve?
Cobbet Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cobbet Elementary?
Cobbet Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobbet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobbet Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cobbet Elementary rank in MA?
Cobbet Elementary ranks #1,736 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Cobbet Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cobbet Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cobbet Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cobbet Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cobbet Elementary a charter school?
No, Cobbet Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cobbet Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cobbet Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7341
Resources & Links
District
Lynn- District Enrollment
- 16,022
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,899
- District Rank
- #20 of 26
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