At a glance
Reported students
194
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279.5
Joseph G Luther: 194 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
14.3:1 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
- 198
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Joseph G Luther
Joseph G Luther is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Swansea. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Swansea. NCES reports 194 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above 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 White (92.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Joseph G Luther
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.55 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
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White92.8%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 Swansea
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mark G Hoyle Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
234 reported students
Gardner
Elementary · Grades KG–02
276 reported students
Elizabeth S Brown
Elementary · Grades 03–05
283 reported students
Joseph Case Jr High
Middle · Grades 06–08
490 reported students
Joseph Case High
High · Grades 09–12
514 reported students
Public schools near Joseph G Luther
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth S Brown Elementary · Swansea | 03–05 | 283 | 1.4 mi |
| Gardner Elementary · Swansea | KG–02 | 276 | 1.6 mi |
| Mark G Hoyle Elementary Elementary · Swansea | PK–02 | 234 | 1.8 mi |
| Hugh Cole School Elementary · Bristol Warren | PK–05 | 517 | 2 mi |
| South Elementary · Somerset | KG–05 | 242 | 3 mi |
| Sowams Elementary School Elementary · Barrington | KG–03 | 250 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joseph G Luther
What grades does Joseph G Luther serve?
Joseph G Luther reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Swansea.
How many students attend Joseph G Luther?
Joseph G Luther reported 194 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 198 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joseph G Luther?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 194 students and 13.55 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 Joseph G Luther a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joseph G Luther is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Swansea attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Joseph G Luther in?
Joseph G Luther is part of Swansea, based in Swansea, MA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Joseph G Luther?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elizabeth S Brown (1.4 mi), Gardner (1.6 mi), Mark G Hoyle Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.