Mark G Hoyle Elementary School serves 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Attendance Zone: Mark G Hoyle Elementary serves the western part of Swansea, MA, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mark G Hoyle Elementary School's student population of 234 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
We Are All Cardinals
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mark G Hoyle Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
3%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
89%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Mark G Hoyle Elementary School?
234 students attend Mark G Hoyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mark G Hoyle Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark G Hoyle Elementary School?
Mark G Hoyle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mark G Hoyle Elementary School offer ?
Mark G Hoyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mark G Hoyle Elementary School part of?
Mark G Hoyle Elementary School is part of Swansea School District.
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