At a glance
Reported students
528
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542
Grace Farrar Cole: 528 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
14.6:1 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
- 503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Grace Farrar Cole
Grace Farrar Cole is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Norwell. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Norwell. NCES reports 528 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above 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 White (87.9%) and multiracial (6.6%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Grace Farrar Cole
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.1 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
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.9%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
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 Norwell
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William G Vinal
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 reported students
Norwell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
509 reported students
Norwell High
High · Grades 09–12
601 reported students
Public schools near Grace Farrar Cole
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elementary Elementary · Hingham | KG–05 | 496 | 2.4 mi |
| Cedar Elementary Elementary · Hanover | PK–01 | 479 | 2.5 mi |
| Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School Elementary · Weymouth | KG–05 | 381 | 2.8 mi |
| Ralph Talbot Elementary · Weymouth | KG–05 | 300 | 2.9 mi |
| Plymouth River Elementary · Hingham | KG–05 | 352 | 3.2 mi |
| Phelps Elementary School Elementary · Rockland | 01–04 | 639 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grace Farrar Cole
What grades does Grace Farrar Cole serve?
Grace Farrar Cole reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norwell.
How many students attend Grace Farrar Cole?
Grace Farrar Cole reported 528 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 503 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grace Farrar Cole?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 528 students and 36.1 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 Grace Farrar Cole a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grace Farrar Cole is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwell attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Grace Farrar Cole in?
Grace Farrar Cole is part of Norwell, based in Norwell, MA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grace Farrar Cole?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Elementary (2.4 mi), Cedar Elementary (2.5 mi), Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.