At a glance
Reported students
397
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
West Somerville Neighborhood: 397 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
14.5:1 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
- 355
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about West Somerville Neighborhood
West Somerville Neighborhood is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Somerville. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Somerville. NCES reports 397 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (58.7%) and multiracial (12.3%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Somerville Neighborhood
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.42 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White58.7%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black10.8%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial12.3%
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 Somerville
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winter Hill Community
Elementary · Grades PK–08
388 reported students
John F Kennedy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
439 reported students
Arthur D Healey
Elementary · Grades PK–08
482 reported students
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
250 reported students
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Elementary · Grades PK–08
553 reported students
Benjamin G Brown
Elementary · Grades KG–05
219 reported students
Public schools near West Somerville Neighborhood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Elementary · Arlington | KG–05 | 537 | 0.7 mi |
| Benjamin G Brown Elementary · Somerville | KG–05 | 219 | 0.9 mi |
| Hardy Elementary · Arlington | KG–05 | 382 | 1 mi |
| Peabody Elementary · Cambridge | PK–05 | 314 | 1 mi |
| Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Elementary · Charter · Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District) | PK–06 | 352 | 1 mi |
| Brooks School Elementary · Medford | PK–05 | 556 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Somerville Neighborhood
What grades does West Somerville Neighborhood serve?
West Somerville Neighborhood reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Somerville.
How many students attend West Somerville Neighborhood?
West Somerville Neighborhood reported 397 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 355 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Somerville Neighborhood?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 397 students and 27.42 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 West Somerville Neighborhood a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Somerville Neighborhood is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Somerville attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is West Somerville Neighborhood in?
West Somerville Neighborhood is part of Somerville, based in Somerville, MA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Somerville Neighborhood?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thompson (0.7 mi), Benjamin G Brown (0.9 mi), Hardy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.