Placentino Elementary School serves 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Placentino Elementary School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Placentino Elementary School is 0.36, which is less 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
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
79%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Placentino Elementary School often compared to?
Placentino Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller School, Woodland Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Placentino Elementary School?
712 students attend Placentino Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Placentino Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Placentino Elementary School?
Placentino Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Placentino Elementary School offer ?
Placentino Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Placentino Elementary School part of?
Placentino Elementary School is part of Holliston School District.
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