Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grace Farrar Cole ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grace Farrar Cole School serves the west part of Norwell, MA, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the boundary. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grace Farrar Cole ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grace Farrar Cole's student population of 528 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Children First, Cultivation of Learning, Community Focus, and Continuous Improvement'
School Rankings
Grace Farrar Cole ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grace Farrar Cole is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Farrar Cole's ranking?
Grace Farrar Cole is ranked #311 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Grace Farrar Cole?
528 students attend Grace Farrar Cole.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grace Farrar Cole students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grace Farrar Cole?
Grace Farrar Cole has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grace Farrar Cole offer ?
Grace Farrar Cole offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grace Farrar Cole part of?
Grace Farrar Cole is part of Norwell School District.
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