At a glance
Reported students
129
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts other enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
267
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA): 129 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Norwood. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Norwood. NCES reports 129 students for 2024–25.
Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 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 (49.6%) and Asian (21.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.5 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.6%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black9.3%
- Asian21.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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.
Other schools in Norwood
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cornelius M Callahan
Elementary · Grades 01–04
247 reported students
George F. Willett
Elementary · Grades KG–01
256 reported students
John P Oldham
Elementary · Grades 01–04
261 reported students
Charles J Prescott
Elementary · Grades 01–04
267 reported students
Balch
Elementary · Grades 01–04
303 reported students
F A Cleveland
Elementary · Grades 01–04
339 reported students
Public schools near Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Integrated Preschool Other · Westwood | PK–PK | 44 | 1.3 mi |
| TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School Other · TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District | KG–12 | 2,969 | 2.5 mi |
| Rodman Early Childhood Center Other · Canton | PK–PK | 121 | 4.2 mi |
| Daniel Feeney Preschool Center Other · Walpole | PK–PK | 65 | 4.3 mi |
| Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children Other · Institutional Schools | 01–12 | — | 4.6 mi |
| Sharon Early Childhood Center Other · Sharon | PK–PK | 56 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)
What grades does Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) serve?
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Norwood.
How many students attend Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)?
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) reported 129 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 129 students and 7.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwood attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) in?
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) is part of Norwood, based in Norwood, MA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westwood Integrated Preschool (1.3 mi), TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (2.5 mi), Rodman Early Childhood Center (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.