Kenneth Coombs School serves 390 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenneth Coombs School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kenneth Coombs School is 0.48, 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
4%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
71%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kenneth Coombs School?
390 students attend Kenneth Coombs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kenneth Coombs School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth Coombs School?
Kenneth Coombs School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kenneth Coombs School offer ?
Kenneth Coombs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenneth Coombs School part of?
Kenneth Coombs School is part of Mashpee School District.
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