John Breen School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Breen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John Breen School's student population of 262 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Breen School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
89%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
4%
51%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 John Breen School?
262 students attend John Breen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of John Breen School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Breen School?
John Breen School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Breen School offer ?
John Breen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Breen School part of?
John Breen School is part of Lawrence School District.
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