George F. Willett serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George F. Willett ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
George F. Willett's student population of 422 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of George F. Willett is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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
13%
7%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend George F. Willett?
422 students attend George F. Willett.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of George F. Willett students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% 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 George F. Willett?
George F. Willett has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does George F. Willett offer ?
George F. Willett offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George F. Willett part of?
George F. Willett is part of Norwood School District.
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