Joseph Osgood serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Osgood's student population of 389 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joseph Osgood is 0.17, which is less 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
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
91%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
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
How many students attend Joseph Osgood?
389 students attend Joseph Osgood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Joseph Osgood students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Osgood?
Joseph Osgood has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph Osgood offer ?
Joseph Osgood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph Osgood part of?
Joseph Osgood is part of Cohasset School District.
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