William Pittaway Elementary School serves 82 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Pittaway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
William Pittaway Elementary School's student population of 82 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of William Pittaway Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
37%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
40%
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
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 William Pittaway Elementary School?
82 students attend William Pittaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of William Pittaway Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Pittaway Elementary School?
William Pittaway Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Pittaway Elementary School offer ?
William Pittaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Pittaway Elementary School part of?
William Pittaway Elementary School is part of Ashland School District.
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