JAMES F HENNESSEY
James F Hennessey is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence school district, located in Lawrence, MA with about 347 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, James F Hennessey has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The James F. Hennessey School, located at 122 Hancock Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Lawrence Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of the Lawrence student population.
As part of a district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes in Lawrence, the Hennessey School emphasizes student growth, literacy, and numeracy. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to encourage active engagement in the educational process. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [www.lawrence.k12.ma.us](http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific news.
For more information, contact James F Hennessey at (978) 975-5950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
JAMES F HENNESSEY is a public Title I school in Lawrence, MA with about 347 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lawrence
- Total Students:
- 347
- Teachers:
- 26.09
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 347 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES F HENNESSEY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.2%
- White
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.