Placentino Elementary School serves 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Placentino Elementary School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Placentino Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
72%
53%
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
7%
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 Placentino Elementary School often compared to?
Placentino Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller School, Woodland Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Placentino Elementary School?
686 students attend Placentino Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Placentino Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Placentino Elementary School?
Placentino Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Placentino Elementary School offer ?
Placentino Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Placentino Elementary School part of?
Placentino Elementary School is part of Holliston School District.
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