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Federal Furnace School

860 Federal Furnace Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 · (508) 830-4360 · Plymouth County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL359 STUDENTS
Enrollment
359
Elementary
DISTRICT 363 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
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
54
Grade 1
47
Grade 2
65
Grade 3
70
Grade 4
64
Grade 5
59
Student demographics
White
28479%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
319%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 26%
Black
164%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
267%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
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
19855%
Female
16145%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
44.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +0.0pp since 2016
Math
43.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +9.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
359
-27 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 10.5:1
% White
79%
was 82%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
4%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Federal Furnace School

Federal Furnace School, a reasonably sized primary school in Plymouth, Massachusetts, one of the schools within Plymouth, caters to 359 students, covering grades K through 5.

Plymouth comprises 13 schools with combined enrollment of 6,956 students; Federal Furnace School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Federal Furnace School shows that White students make up the majority at 79%. Beyond that, the school lists 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 4% Black. Compared to Plymouth County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Federal Furnace School reports 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.0:1. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Plymouth County put median household income runs about $114,201, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal Furnace School is one of 141 public schools in Plymouth County (combined enrollment of about 76,427 students).

Carver Middle/High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.3 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Federal Furnace School operates from a countryside location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Federal Furnace School's enrollment has decreased 7% since 2018, when it stood at 386 (now 359).

Inside the community feed, the feed for Federal Furnace School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

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
Federal Furnace School
District
Plymouth
Address
860 Federal Furnace Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone
(508) 830-4360
County
Plymouth County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
359
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
10.0:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
250972001540
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Federal Furnace School
What is the total enrollment at Federal Furnace School?
Federal Furnace School enrolls approximately 359 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Federal Furnace School serve?
Federal Furnace School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Federal Furnace School?
Approximately 10.0:1 students per teacher at Federal Furnace School.
How diverse is Federal Furnace School?
Federal Furnace School reports a student body of 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Federal Furnace School public or private?
Federal Furnace School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Plymouth.
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