William Pittaway Elementary School serves 76 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Pittaway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
William Pittaway Elementary School's student population of 76 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of William Pittaway Elementary School is 0.66, 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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
7%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
46%
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
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 William Pittaway Elementary School?
76 students attend William Pittaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of William Pittaway Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Pittaway Elementary School?
William Pittaway Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Pittaway Elementary School offer ?
William Pittaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William Pittaway Elementary School part of?
William Pittaway Elementary School is part of Ashland School District.
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