Alice A Macomber serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Alice A Macomber's student population of 173 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alice A Macomber is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
91%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alice A Macomber often compared to?
Alice A Macomberis often viewed alongside schools like Westport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Alice A Macomber?
173 students attend Alice A Macomber.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alice A Macomber students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice A Macomber?
Alice A Macomber has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alice A Macomber offer ?
Alice A Macomber offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alice A Macomber part of?
Alice A Macomber is part of Westport School District.
In what neighborhood is Alice A Macomber located?
Alice A Macomber is located in the North Westport neighborhood of Westport, MA.
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