George F. Willett serves 369 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George F. Willett ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
George F. Willett's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of George F. Willett is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
12%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
12%
10%
White
54%
56%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 George F. Willett?
369 students attend George F. Willett.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of George F. Willett students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George F. Willett?
George F. Willett has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does George F. Willett offer ?
George F. Willett offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George F. Willett part of?
George F. Willett is part of Norwood School District.
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