Harry Lee Cole serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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-2
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harry Lee Cole's student population of 348 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harry Lee Cole is 0.21, 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
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
89%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Harry Lee Cole?
348 students attend Harry Lee Cole.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Harry Lee Cole students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry Lee Cole?
Harry Lee Cole has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harry Lee Cole offer ?
Harry Lee Cole offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harry Lee Cole part of?
Harry Lee Cole is part of Boxford School District.
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