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Enrollment
579
Elementary
DISTRICT 528 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORFOLK·NCES 250864001384
Freeman-Kennedy School
70 Boardman Street, Norfolk, MA 02056 · (508) 528-1266 · Norfolk County
GRADES 03–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL579 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 143 | 25% |
| Grade 4 | 168 | 29% |
| Grade 5 | 132 | 23% |
| Grade 6 | 136 | 23% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Norfolk. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
58.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -6.0pp since 2016
Math
67.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -7.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 58 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 67 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 6 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 7 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 58.0% | 67.0% |
| 2023-24 | 55.0% | 67.0% |
| 2022-23 | 55.0% | 61.0% |
| 2021-22 | 55.0% | 65.0% |
| 2020-21 | 62.0% | 54.0% |
| 2018-19 | 68.0% | 69.0% |
| 2017-18 | 67.0% | 74.0% |
| 2016-17 | 64.0% | 74.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Freeman-Kennedy School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 67.0% | #130 of 920 | #44 of 104 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 58.0% | #209 of 920 | #54 of 104 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.5pp | #365 of 901 | #43 of 103 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 579 | #151 of 1,086 | #13 of 123 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #513 of 938 | #48 of 110 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.2% | #823 of 938 | #106 of 110 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +18.4% | #65 of 317 | #10 of 55 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
579
+61 (+12%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 588
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 12.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 579 | 46.4 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 552 | 46.9 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 527 | 44.9 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 518 | 41 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 489 | 39.2 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 473 | 32 | 14.8:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 575 | 40 | 14.4:1 | 5% (26) |
| 2000-01 | 656 | N/A | N/A | 4% (27) |
| 1990-91 | 588 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Freeman-Kennedy School.
About Freeman-Kennedy School
Freeman-Kennedy School is a high-enrollment elementary school in Norfolk, Massachusetts, (ZIP code 02056). Enrollment totals 579 students across grades 3 through 6. On average, elementary schools in Massachusetts enroll around 381, and this school is 52% above that mark.
Freeman-Kennedy School falls under Norfolk, which has 2 schools enrolling 1,056 students.
By race and ethnicity, Freeman-Kennedy School is 86% White. The remaining shares are 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Asian, and 2% Black. Norfolk County as a whole is about 70% White, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 25% means there is a 25% chance two randomly chosen students at Freeman-Kennedy School are from different groups.
There are 46.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Freeman-Kennedy School, giving a ratio of 12.5:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Massachusetts is similar, at 12.2:1.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Norfolk County show that median household income comes to about $130,739, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 59% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Norfolk County counts 198 public schools with about 101,300 students.
H Olive Day is about 0.6 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The federal government classifies Freeman-Kennedy School's location as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment rose by 12% across 4 years, from 518 in 2020-21 to 579 in 2024-25.
This page is set up for the Freeman-Kennedy School community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Norfolk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Norfolk
- King Philip Middle SchoolMiddle · 706 students
- H Olive DayElementary · 477 students
Nearby schools
- H Olive Day0.6 mi · 477
- TIES1.4 mi · 5
- King Philip Middle School1.9 mi · 706
- Millis Middle3.2 mi · 267
- Millis High School3.2 mi · 286
- Clyde F Brown3.3 mi · 603
Frequently asked questions
About Freeman-Kennedy SchoolHow large is Freeman-Kennedy School?
Freeman-Kennedy School enrolls approximately 579 students in grades 03-06.
What age range does Freeman-Kennedy School serve?
Freeman-Kennedy School serves students from grade 03 through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Freeman-Kennedy School?
Approximately 12.5:1 students per teacher at Freeman-Kennedy School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Freeman-Kennedy School?
At Freeman-Kennedy School, the student body is approximately 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Freeman-Kennedy School in?
Freeman-Kennedy School is part of Norfolk.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.