Below Average
#1365 of 1,793 schools in MA
Based on limited data
James F Hennessey
Elementary School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
122 Hancock Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 24 schools in Lawrence.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where James F Hennessey sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,525
Median home value
$393,800
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard A. GuilmetteEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 1–4 | 0.2 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Family Public AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Glcac Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Emily G WetherbeeEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 503 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #11 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
James F Hennessey is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James F Hennessey
James F Hennessey is a public elementary school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,365 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James F Hennessey
What grades does James F Hennessey serve?
James F Hennessey serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend James F Hennessey?
James F Hennessey has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James F Hennessey?
The student-teacher ratio at James F Hennessey is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James F Hennessey rank in MA?
James F Hennessey ranks #1,365 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is James F Hennessey's MySchoolScout rating?
James F Hennessey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is James F Hennessey a charter school?
No, James F Hennessey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James F Hennessey a Title I school?
No, James F Hennessey is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (978) 975-5950
- Area population (ZIP 01841)
- 52,761
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01841; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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