At a glance
Reported students
485
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459.5
Gerard A. Guilmette: 485 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Gerard A. Guilmette
Gerard A. Guilmette is a public elementary school serving grades 01–04 in Lawrence. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Lawrence. NCES reports 485 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.4%) and White (2.5%). English learners represent 39% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gerard A. Guilmette
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 39%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.04
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic94.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lawrence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Emily G Wetherbee
Elementary · Grades KG–08
480 reported students
Henry K. Oliver Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
469 reported students
Francis M Leahy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
525 reported students
Arlington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
558 reported students
Robert Frost
Elementary · Grades KG–04
568 reported students
Edward F. Parthum
Elementary · Grades KG–04
656 reported students
Public schools near Gerard A. Guilmette
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F Hennessey Elementary · Lawrence | PK–02 | 300 | 0.2 mi |
| Lawrence Family Public Academy Elementary · Lawrence | PK–KG | 202 | 0.3 mi |
| Lawrence Family Development Charter School Elementary · Charter · Lawrence Family Development Charter (District) | PK–08 | 899 | 0.6 mi |
| Emily G Wetherbee Elementary · Lawrence | KG–08 | 480 | 0.6 mi |
| Henry K. Oliver Elementary Elementary · Lawrence | KG–04 | 469 | 0.9 mi |
| Francis M Leahy Elementary Elementary · Lawrence | KG–04 | 525 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gerard A. Guilmette
What grades does Gerard A. Guilmette serve?
Gerard A. Guilmette reports grades 01–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lawrence.
How many students attend Gerard A. Guilmette?
Gerard A. Guilmette reported 485 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gerard A. Guilmette?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 485 students and 44.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gerard A. Guilmette a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gerard A. Guilmette is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Gerard A. Guilmette in?
Gerard A. Guilmette is part of Lawrence, based in Lawrence, MA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gerard A. Guilmette?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James F Hennessey (0.2 mi), Lawrence Family Public Academy (0.3 mi), Lawrence Family Development Charter School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.