Boutwell

Boutwell is an elementary campus of very small scale in Wilmington, Massachusetts, run under Wilmington, serveing 128 students in grades pre-K through K. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 66% smaller than typical.

Across the 7 schools in Wilmington (2,756 students total), Boutwell accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Boutwell reports that 80% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school shows 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% multiracial, 2% Black. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 67%.

Looking at school resources, Boutwell lists 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.7:1. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Around the school, census data for Middlesex County shows the typical household earns roughly $130,847 per year, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Boutwell is one of 386 public schools in Middlesex County (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students).

The closest other public school is Wilmington Middle School, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Boutwell has ticked down 20%, going from 160 students in 2018 to 128 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share increased from 4% to 9%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Boutwell community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.