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Enrollment
451
Elementary
DISTRICT 341 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARVARD·NCES 250588000839
Hildreth Elementary School
27 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard, MA 01451 · (978) 456-4145 · Worcester County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL451 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 21 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 70 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 77 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (75) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (77).
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · 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
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Harvard. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
68.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -7.0pp since 2016
Math
69.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -5.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 68 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 69 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 7 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 5 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 68.0% | 69.0% |
| 2023-24 | 64.0% | 63.0% |
| 2022-23 | 72.0% | 71.0% |
| 2021-22 | 77.0% | 72.0% |
| 2020-21 | 85.0% | 71.0% |
| 2018-19 | 79.0% | 74.0% |
| 2017-18 | 74.0% | 73.0% |
| 2016-17 | 75.0% | 74.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Hildreth Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 69.0% | #100 of 920 ▲ 86 | #9 of 113 ▲ 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 68.0% | #86 of 920 ▲ 12 | #2 of 113 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.0pp | #131 of 901 | #20 of 110 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 451 | #341 of 1,086 | #50 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #698 of 938 | #70 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.2% | #461 of 938 | #61 of 124 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.5% | #260 of 317 | #32 of 43 |
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
451
+38 (+9%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 488
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 11.8:1
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 | 451 | 33.5 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 442 | 33.5 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 460 | 36.5 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 413 | 35 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 440 | 31.5 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 431 | 31 | 13.9:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 518 | 33 | 15.7:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 643 | N/A | N/A | 0% (2) |
| 1990-91 | 488 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hildreth Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (440 to 451); teachers up 6% (31.5 to 33.5).
About Hildreth Elementary School
Located in Harvard, Massachusetts, Hildreth Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school. There are 451 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 5.
The Harvard system has 3 schools and 1,023 students.
Of every 100 students at Hildreth Elementary School, about 67 are White. Other reported shares: 15% Asian, 8% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 52%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. The school has 33.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Massachusetts is 12.2:1.
In Worcester County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $95,939, about 40% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county has 257 public schools and about 121,490 students.
The Bromfield High School, about 0.2 miles away, is the closest public school. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Hildreth Elementary School falls in the Rural: Fringe locale category, used for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school's enrollment rose 9% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 11.8:1; by 2024-25 it was 13.5:1.
The discussion board for Hildreth Elementary School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Worcester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Harvard
- The Bromfield High SchoolHigh · 328 students
- The Bromfield Middle SchoolMiddle · 244 students
Other schools in Harvard
- The Bromfield High SchoolHigh · 328 students
- The Bromfield Middle SchoolMiddle · 244 students
Nearby schools
- The Bromfield High School0.2 mi · 328
- The Bromfield Middle School0.2 mi · 244
- Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School3.8 mi · 388
- Blanchard Memorial School4.0 mi · 469
- Nashoba Regional4.2 mi · 806
- Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School4.5 mi · 410
Frequently asked questions
About Hildreth Elementary SchoolHow large is Hildreth Elementary School?
Hildreth Elementary School enrolls approximately 451 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Hildreth Elementary School serve?
Hildreth Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hildreth Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hildreth Elementary School is approximately 13.5:1 (34 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Hildreth Elementary School?
Student demographics at Hildreth Elementary School are roughly 67% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 15% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Hildreth Elementary School public or private?
Hildreth Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Harvard.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.