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Enrollment
256
Elementary
DISTRICT 257 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORWOOD·NCES 250906001557
George F. Willett
100 Westover Parkway, Norwood, MA 02062 · (781) 762-6805 · Norfolk County
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL256 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 256 | 100% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · 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
Based on grade levels within Norwood. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where George F. Willett ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 256 | #833 of 1,086 | #106 of 123 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.7:1 | #199 of 938 | #15 of 110 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.9% | #194 of 938 | #34 of 110 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -34.2% | #22 of 602 | #2 of 49 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
256
-92 (-26%) vs 2020
+123% since 2000-01, when it was 115
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 12.9:1
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 | 256 | 23.9 | 10.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 422 | 33.7 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 402 | 29.2 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 348 | 27 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 389 | 24.9 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 393 | 23 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 388 | 22 | 17.6:1 | 17% (66) |
| 2000-01 | 115 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for George F. Willett.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (389 to 256); teachers down 4% (24.9 to 23.9).
About George F. Willett
George F. Willett is an elementary school with a street address in Norwood, Massachusetts. Enrollment is 256 students in 2024-25, and the school serves kindergarten. Against the 381-student average for elementary schools in Massachusetts, enrollment here is 33% lower.
Norwood runs 9 schools with a combined 3,575 students. George F. Willett is one of them.
George F. Willett's enrollment is 55% White. Next come 21% Hispanic, 11% Black, 7% Asian, and 5% multiracial. That compares with about 70% White among all Norfolk County residents. By the diversity index, George F. Willett comes in at 64%.
Its teaching staff equals 23.9 full-time positions, a ratio of 10.7:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Massachusetts average 12.2:1.
In Norfolk County (population about 730,082), median household income is about $130,739, roughly 59% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. George F. Willett is one of 198 public schools in Norfolk County, which together enroll about 101,300 students.
Nearby, Norwood High is about 0.3 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, George F. Willett is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment was 348 in 2020-21 and 256 in 2024-25, a decrease of 92 students. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 12.9:1 to 10.7:1.
Topics for discussion here include school safety, transportation, and start times. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
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 Norwood
- Norwood HighHigh · 966 students
- Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle SchoolMiddle · 807 students
- F A ClevelandElementary · 339 students
- BalchElementary · 303 students
- Charles J PrescottElementary · 267 students
- John P OldhamElementary · 261 students
Other schools in Norwood
- Norwood HighHigh · 966 students
- Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle SchoolMiddle · 807 students
- F A ClevelandElementary · 339 students
- BalchElementary · 303 students
- Charles J PrescottElementary · 267 students
- John P OldhamElementary · 261 students
Nearby schools
- Norwood High0.3 mi · 966
- F A Cleveland0.7 mi · 339
- Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)0.7 mi · 129
- Martha Jones0.8 mi · 275
- John P Oldham1.1 mi · 261
- William E Sheehan1.2 mi · 278
Frequently asked questions
About George F. WillettWhat is the total enrollment at George F. Willett?
George F. Willett enrolls approximately 256 students in grades KG-KG.
Is George F. Willett an elementary, middle, or high school?
George F. Willett is an elementary school covering grades KG-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George F. Willett?
The student-to-teacher ratio at George F. Willett is approximately 10.7:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at George F. Willett?
Student demographics at George F. Willett are roughly 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% Black, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees George F. Willett?
George F. Willett is overseen by Norwood in Norfolk County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.