Meetinghouse School serves 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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-1
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Meetinghouse School's student population of 195 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1925
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meetinghouse School 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
91%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meetinghouse School often compared to?
Meetinghouse Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial, May Street by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Meetinghouse School?
195 students attend Meetinghouse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Meetinghouse School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meetinghouse School?
Meetinghouse School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meetinghouse School offer ?
Meetinghouse School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meetinghouse School part of?
Meetinghouse School is part of Ashburnham-Westminster School District.
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