Hood

As a mid-sized primary school in Lynn, Massachusetts, Hood teaches 541 students from grades pre-K through 5, overseen by Lynn. That puts it 42% bigger than the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 381 students.

Across the 27 schools in Lynn (16,364 students total), Hood accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Hood records that Hispanic students make up the majority at 77%. Other groups include 7% Black, 7% Asian, 6% White, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 24% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Hood has 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.8:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Essex County) records that median household income runs about $101,883, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Essex County's 221 public schools (combined enrollment of about 113,427 students), Hood is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Aborn, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Hood has increased 11%, going from 487 students in 2018 to 541 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share rose from 63% to 77%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 12.8:1 today.

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