Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lt Peter M Hansen ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lt Peter M Hansen serves the northeast part of Canton, MA, covering an area of approximately 10.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance being about 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lt Peter M Hansen's student population of 538 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Soar
School Rankings
Lt Peter M Hansen ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lt Peter M Hansen is 0.61, 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
#472 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)12.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-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 Lt Peter M Hansen's ranking?
Lt Peter M Hansen is ranked #472 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lt Peter M Hansen often compared to?
Lt Peter M Hansenis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy, Dean S Luce by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lt Peter M Hansen?
538 students attend Lt Peter M Hansen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lt Peter M Hansen students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lt Peter M Hansen?
Lt Peter M Hansen has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lt Peter M Hansen offer ?
Lt Peter M Hansen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lt Peter M Hansen part of?
Lt Peter M Hansen is part of Canton School District.
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