Boutwell serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boutwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Boutwell's student population of 144 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Mascot
Wildcat
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boutwell is 0.42, 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Boutwell often compared to?
Boutwellis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood, Francis Wyman Elementary School, John F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Boutwell?
144 students attend Boutwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Boutwell students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boutwell?
Boutwell has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boutwell offer ?
Boutwell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boutwell part of?
Boutwell is part of Wilmington School District.
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