Needs Improvement
#1716 of 1,793 schools in MA
Ingalls
Elementary School · Lynn
1 Collins Street Terrace, Lynn, MA 01902
Enrollment
698
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
698
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,716 of 1,793
In Lynn
#20 of 27
public schools
In district
#19 of 26
Lynn
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Ingalls
Elementary School in Lynn · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ingalls
Ingalls is a public elementary school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Ingalls serves approximately 698 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ingalls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,716 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Ingalls show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.1
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Ingalls 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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Ingalls — Students at Ingalls 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: 3.5/10.
How Ingalls Compares
See how Ingalls performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1 Collins Street Terrace, Lynn, MA 01902
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ingalls may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stanley (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Swampscott), which scores notably higher. Another option is Aborn (rated 7.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hadley (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Swampscott), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hood Lynn | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| E J Harrington Lynn | 0.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Brickett Elementary Lynn | 0.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Aborn Lynn | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Lynn English High Lynn | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center Lynn | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Robert L Ford Lynn | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn | 1.0 mi | — |
| Cobbet Elementary Lynn | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| Swampscott High Swampscott | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Clarke Swampscott | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Washington Elementary School Lynn | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Hadley Swampscott | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Stanley Swampscott | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
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
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Center Elementary School Chelmsford, MA | 3.4 |
| Edward A Sisson Lynn, MA | 3.4 |
| Hancock Brockton, MA | 3.4 |
| Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary North Attleborough, MA | 3.4 |
| Thomas Carroll Peabody, MA | 3.4 |
| UP Academy Holland Dorchester, MA | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ingalls
What grades does Ingalls serve?
Ingalls serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ingalls?
Ingalls has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingalls?
The student-teacher ratio at Ingalls is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ingalls rank in MA?
Ingalls ranks #1,716 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Ingalls's MySchoolScout rating?
Ingalls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Ingalls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ingalls has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ingalls a charter school?
No, Ingalls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ingalls a Title I school?
No, Ingalls is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7400
Resources & Links
District
Lynn- District Enrollment
- 16,022
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,899
- District Rank
- #19 of 26
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