John J Doran

John J Doran, a reasonably sized elementary campus in Fall River, Massachusetts, part of Fall River, enrolls 525 students, covering grades pre-K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 38% larger than the state mean of about 381.

Across the 19 schools in Fall River (11,089 students total), John J Doran accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, John J Doran reports that the most-represented group is White (41%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest consists of 36% Hispanic, 13% Black, 10% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 77%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, John J Doran has 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.9:1. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Bristol County put the typical household earns roughly $85,625 per year, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. John J Doran is one of 142 public schools in Bristol County (combined enrollment of about 80,897 students).

Resiliency Preparatory Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Five-year trend. John J Doran's enrollment has held roughly steady since 2018, when it stood at 525 (now 525). The White share of enrollment declined from 50% to 41% over that span. Class-load math has grew: from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 in 2025.

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