Marathon Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marathon Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marathon Elementary School is 0.60, 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
31%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
55%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marathon Elementary School often compared to?
Marathon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vincent M Igo Elementary School, Charles Taylor Elementary School, Hopkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Marathon Elementary School?
592 students attend Marathon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Marathon Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marathon Elementary School?
Marathon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marathon Elementary School offer ?
Marathon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marathon Elementary School part of?
Marathon Elementary School is part of Hopkinton School District.
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