Indian Head

720 Indian Head Street
Hanson, MA 02341
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Indian Head ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Indian Head ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Indian Head's student population of 494 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Indian Head ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Head is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#680 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
42%
44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
14%
0.26
(22-23)
5.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian Head's ranking?
Indian Head is ranked #680 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Indian Head?
494 students attend Indian Head.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Indian Head students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Head?
Indian Head has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Indian Head offer ?
Indian Head offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Indian Head part of?
Indian Head is part of Whitman-Hanson School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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