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What's the vibe like in the hallways at Placentino Elementary right now?
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Enrollment
605
Elementary
DISTRICT 627 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOLLISTON·NCES 250624001172
Placentino Elementary
235 Woodland Street, Holliston, MA 01746 · (508) 429-0647 · Middlesex County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL605 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
4
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 | 95 | 16% |
| Kindergarten | 141 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 171 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 198 | 33% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · 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 Holliston. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Placentino Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 605 | #125 of 1,086 | #26 of 238 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #814 of 938 | #204 of 222 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.1% | #635 of 938 | #190 of 222 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.9% | #143 of 602 | #34 of 141 |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
605
-141 (-19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 15.5:1
% White
75%
was 80%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
9%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 605 | 42.2 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 686 | 47 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 703 | 47.5 | 14.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 746 | 48.2 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Placentino Elementary.
About Placentino Elementary
Placentino Elementary is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Holliston, Massachusetts. The school serves 605 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25. For comparison, elementary schools in Massachusetts average about 381 students.
Placentino Elementary is one school in a 4-school district, Holliston, which enrolls 2,689 students.
Placentino Elementary's enrollment is 75% White. The next largest groups are 9% Asian, 7% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. In Middlesex County overall, about 67% of residents are White. Placentino Elementary has a diversity index of 41%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 42.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at Placentino Elementary and a ratio of 14.3:1. That ratio is over the 12.2:1 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Federal survey data for Middlesex County show that median household income is about $130,847, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Placentino Elementary is among the 386 public schools in Middlesex County.
The nearest other public school, Miller School, is less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Placentino Elementary.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
The number of students dropped from 746 to 605 over 7 years. Over that span, the White share moved 5 points, to 75%. By 2024-25, the school had 14.3 students per teacher, compared with 15.5 in 2017-18.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Placentino Elementary. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Middlesex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,638,365
Census ACS
Median income
$130,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
386
215,896 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Holliston
- Holliston HighHigh · 809 students
- Miller SchoolElementary · 649 students
- Robert H. Adams Middle SchoolMiddle · 626 students
Other schools in Holliston
- Holliston HighHigh · 809 students
- Miller SchoolElementary · 649 students
- Robert H. Adams Middle SchoolMiddle · 626 students
Nearby schools
- Miller School0.0 mi · 649
- Robert H. Adams Middle School0.2 mi · 626
- Holliston High1.1 mi · 809
- Henry E Warren Elementary2.7 mi · 584
- John D Mc Govern Elementary3.6 mi · 353
- Medway High3.7 mi · 622
Frequently asked questions
About Placentino ElementaryHow many students attend Placentino Elementary?
Placentino Elementary enrolls approximately 605 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Placentino Elementary serve?
Placentino Elementary serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Placentino Elementary?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at Placentino Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Placentino Elementary?
At Placentino Elementary, the student body is approximately 75% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Placentino Elementary public or private?
Placentino Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Holliston.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.