At a glance
Reported students
579
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459.5
Maria Hastings: 579 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 623
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Maria Hastings
Maria Hastings is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lexington. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lexington. NCES reports 579 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (50.3%) and White (28.5%). English learners represent 12.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Maria Hastings
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.5%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black5%
- Asian50.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lexington
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Joseph Estabrook
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Bowman
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
Harrington
Elementary · Grades KG–05
374 reported students
Bridge
Elementary · Grades KG–05
345 reported students
Fiske
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Jonas Clarke Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
796 reported students
Public schools near Maria Hastings
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Elementary · Lexington | KG–05 | 345 | 0.7 mi |
| Hanscom School Elementary · Lincoln | PK–08 | 493 | 1.5 mi |
| Fiske Elementary · Lexington | KG–05 | 324 | 1.9 mi |
| Bowman Elementary · Lexington | KG–05 | 429 | 2.4 mi |
| Joseph Estabrook Elementary · Lexington | KG–05 | 490 | 2.4 mi |
| Harrington Elementary · Lexington | KG–05 | 374 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maria Hastings
What grades does Maria Hastings serve?
Maria Hastings reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lexington.
How many students attend Maria Hastings?
Maria Hastings reported 579 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 623 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maria Hastings?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 579 students and 55.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maria Hastings a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maria Hastings is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Maria Hastings in?
Maria Hastings is part of Lexington, based in Lexington, MA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maria Hastings?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bridge (0.7 mi), Hanscom School (1.5 mi), Fiske (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.