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Worcester Arts Magnet School

315 St Nicholas Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606 · (508) 799-3575 · Worcester County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL372 STUDENTS
Enrollment
372
Elementary
DISTRICT 387 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
28
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
52
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
46
Grade 6
47
Student demographics
White
13937%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
10027%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 26%
Black
8222%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 10%
Asian
4011%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 7%
Two+
103%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
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
18650%
Female
18650%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
45.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -33.0pp since 2016
Math
40.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -35.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
372
-32 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 17.3:1
% White
37%
was 50%
% Hispanic
27%
was 20%
% Black
22%
was 17%
% Asian
11%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Worcester Arts Magnet School

Located at 315 St Nicholas Avenue, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Arts Magnet School is a middle-of-the-pack elementary school that works with 372 students (grades pre-K through 6), operated by Worcester.

Worcester comprises 47 schools with combined enrollment of 24,778 students; Worcester Arts Magnet School is among them.

On the student-mix side, Worcester Arts Magnet School shows that 37% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder looks like 27% Hispanic, 22% Black, 11% Asian, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 73% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.6:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting Worcester Arts Magnet School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Worcester County) reports that median household income runs about $95,939, about 40% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Worcester Arts Magnet School is one of 257 public schools in Worcester County (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students).

Clark St Community is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Worcester Arts Magnet School's enrollment has fell 8% since 2018, when it stood at 404 (now 372). White enrollment moved from 50% to 37% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 14.6:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Worcester Arts Magnet School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Worcester County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Worcester Arts Magnet School
District
Worcester
Address
315 St Nicholas Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606
Phone
(508) 799-3575
County
Worcester County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
372
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
251323002245
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Worcester Arts Magnet School
What is the total enrollment at Worcester Arts Magnet School?
Worcester Arts Magnet School enrolls approximately 372 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Worcester Arts Magnet School serve?
Worcester Arts Magnet School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester Arts Magnet School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Worcester Arts Magnet School is approximately 14.6:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Worcester Arts Magnet School?
At Worcester Arts Magnet School, the student body is approximately 37% White, 27% Hispanic, 22% Black, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Worcester Arts Magnet School?
Worcester Arts Magnet School is overseen by Worcester in Worcester County.
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