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2 schools in Boxford

Massachusetts · 778 students · 1 city

Boxford runs 2 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES data, with combined enrollment near 778 and an average school size of 389.

4-year change in Boxford

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
778
+99 (+15%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Boxford ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MassachusettsIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
778#221 of 231#7,865 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#210 of 231N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.2:1#64 of 231#1,200 of 9,044
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Boxford

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 719 to 778 students (up 8%) and from 58 to 70 full-time teachers (up 21%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Spofford PondBoxfordElementary03-06411
Harry Lee ColeBoxfordElementaryPK-02367

About Boxford

Boxford runs 2 public schools across Massachusetts, collectively teacheing roughly 778 students.

Average enrollment per school in Boxford is about 389, lower than the Massachusetts average of roughly 501.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 778 students, grew 15% from the 679 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Boxford discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Boxford run?
Boxford has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 778 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Boxford?
Boxford includes 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in Boxford?
Spofford Pond is the largest public school in Boxford by enrollment, with approximately 411 students.
What grade levels does Boxford serve?
Boxford serves students from pre-K through grade 6 across 2 schools.