Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Henry T Wing Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)68%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
94%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Henry T Wing Elementary School?
556 students attend Henry T Wing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Henry T Wing Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry T Wing Elementary School?
Henry T Wing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry T Wing Elementary School offer ?
Henry T Wing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Henry T Wing Elementary School part of?
Henry T Wing Elementary School is part of Sandwich School District.
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