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Beaver Brook Elementary

1 Ralph Hamlin Lane, Abington, MA 02351 · (781) 982-2185 · Plymouth County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL491 STUDENTS
Enrollment
491
Elementary
DISTRICT 315 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
146
Grade 1
177
Grade 2
168
Student demographics
White
34670%
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
8517%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 26%
Black
276%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 10%
Asian
112%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Two+
214%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25953%
Female
23247%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
491
+67 (+16%) vs 2017
% White
70%
was 84%
% Hispanic
17%
was 9%
% Black
6%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Beaver Brook Elementary

As a mid-tier K-5 school in Abington, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook Elementary caters to 491 students from grades K through 2, one of the schools within Abington. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 29% larger than typical.

Abington runs 5 schools in total, collectively educating 2,143 students. Beaver Brook Elementary is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Beaver Brook Elementary records that the largest single group is White, at 70% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school records 17% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% multiracial, 2% Asian.

On the income-and-resources front, Beaver Brook Elementary reports 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.6:1. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Across the wider county, census data for Plymouth County shows the typical household earns roughly $114,201 per year, roughly 42% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, Plymouth County runs 141 public schools (combined enrollment of about 76,427 students), of which Beaver Brook Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Abington Early Education Program, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a residential site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 16%: 424 students in 2018 compared to 491 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 84% to 70% over that span.

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Plymouth County at a glance

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Population
535,075
Census ACS
Median income
$114,201
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
141
76,427 students

Quick facts

School name
Beaver Brook Elementary
District
Abington
Address
1 Ralph Hamlin Lane, Abington, MA 02351
Phone
(781) 982-2185
County
Plymouth County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–02
Total enrollment
491
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250165000434
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Beaver Brook Elementary
What is the total enrollment at Beaver Brook Elementary?
Beaver Brook Elementary enrolls approximately 491 students in grades KG-02.
Is Beaver Brook Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Beaver Brook Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does Beaver Brook Elementary have?
Beaver Brook Elementary employs 39 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Beaver Brook Elementary?
Student demographics at Beaver Brook Elementary are roughly 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Beaver Brook Elementary in?
Beaver Brook Elementary is part of Abington.
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