At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 425
385
Total Enrollment
13.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
John E. McCarthy is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Peabody, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 385 students. It is part of the Peabody district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)