Ballard School (Closed 2018)

Ballard School serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ballard School?
110 students attend Ballard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ballard School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballard School?
Ballard School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ballard School offer ?
Ballard School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ballard School part of?
Ballard School is part of Saugus School District.

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