At a glance
Reported students
249
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
249
Dennett Elementary: 249 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
14.3:1 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
- 241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Dennett Elementary
Dennett Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Plympton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Plympton. NCES reports 249 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, 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 (94.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dennett Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.46 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.8%
- Hispanic4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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.
Public schools near Dennett Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Elementary Elementary · Halifax | KG–06 | 531 | 3.3 mi |
| Kingston Intermediate Elementary · Kingston | 03–06 | 645 | 4 mi |
| Kingston Elementary Elementary · Kingston | KG–02 | 523 | 4.1 mi |
| West Elementary Elementary · Plymouth | KG–05 | 349 | 4.4 mi |
| Bryantville Elementary Elementary · Pembroke | KG–06 | 421 | 5.1 mi |
| Chandler Elementary Elementary · Duxbury | PK–02 | 665 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dennett Elementary
What grades does Dennett Elementary serve?
Dennett Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plympton.
How many students attend Dennett Elementary?
Dennett Elementary reported 249 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 241 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dennett Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 249 students and 17.46 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 Dennett Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dennett Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plympton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dennett Elementary in?
Dennett Elementary is part of Plympton, based in Kingston, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dennett Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Halifax Elementary (3.3 mi), Kingston Intermediate (4 mi), Kingston Elementary (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.