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Peirce

📍 Arlington, Massachusetts Public

318

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

13.2:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

6 active grades

24.1

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Peirce, an elementary public school serving grades K–5 in Arlington, Massachusetts, with 318 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Arlington, Massachusetts, Peirce is a regular public school serving students from grades K–5. The school operates within the Arlington in Middlesex County. With a current reported enrollment of 318 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Peirce maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 24.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Arlington, the student body at Peirce represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include White (61.8%), Asian (13.9%), Hispanic (11%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

317 Students reported

White 61.8%

196 enrolled students

Asian 13.9%

44 enrolled students

Hispanic 11%

35 enrolled students

Two or more races 8.8%

28 enrolled students

Black / African American 4.4%

14 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 317

👦 Male 57.1% (181) 👧 Female 42.9% (136)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

6 Grade Levels

2 ★ top

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School facts

Address 85 Park Avenue Ext, Arlington, MA 02174

Phone (781) 316-3736

School district Arlington

County Middlesex County

Grades K–5

Students 318 students

Student–teacher ratio 13.2:1

Full-time teachers 24.1

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 42.42870, -71.17828

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NCES school ID 250198000065

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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85 Park Avenue Ext

Arlington, MA 02174 Middlesex County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Peirce? +

Peirce serves students in grades K–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Massachusetts state educational standards.

How many students attend Peirce? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Peirce has a total reported enrollment of 318 students.