John K Tarbox
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lawrence, Massachusetts 01841 · Lawrence
#842 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#33846 of 50,301 nationally
About John K Tarbox
John K Tarbox is a public elementary located in Lawrence, in the Lawrence school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 281 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 842nd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 281.
There are 27 schools in Lawrence; John K Tarbox ranks 14th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John K Tarbox by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John K Tarbox
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Arlington Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
543 students · 342 m away
Arlington Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
558 students · 342 m away
Lawlor Early Childhood Center
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
205 students · 458 m away
Oliver Elementary School
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
469 students · 808 m away
Francis M Leahy
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students · 917 m away
School for Exceptional Studies
Lawrence · Public other · Grades 1–12
118 students · 917 m away
Oliver Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
348 students · 917 m away
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Lawrence · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
899 students · 1.0 km away
Donald P Timony Grammar
Methuen · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,172 students · 1.5 km away
Methuen High
Methuen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,841 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Bates Elementary School
Roslindale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
281 students
Bridge Street
Northampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
Rita E. Miller Elementary School
Westford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
281 students
Stall Brook
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
280 students
James Tansey
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
South Grafton Elementary
South Grafton · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John K Tarbox a good school?
John K Tarbox has a Success Index (US) of 37.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #842 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John K Tarbox rank in Massachusetts?
John K Tarbox ranks #842 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #33846 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John K Tarbox?
John K Tarbox had 281 students in 2025.
Is John K Tarbox a elementary school or a high school?
John K Tarbox is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John K Tarbox?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John K Tarbox; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.