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Henry Whittemore Elementary School

📍 Waltham, Massachusetts Public

372

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

9.1:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

6 active grades

41.1

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Henry Whittemore Elementary School, an elementary public school serving grades K–5 in Waltham, Massachusetts, with 372 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, Henry Whittemore Elementary School is a regular public school serving students from grades K–5. The school operates within the Waltham in Middlesex County. With a current reported enrollment of 372 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Henry Whittemore Elementary School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. 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 41.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Waltham, the student body at Henry Whittemore Elementary School represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Hispanic (77.2%), White (10.8%), Black or African American (4.8%). 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

372 Students reported

Hispanic 77.2%

287 enrolled students

White 10.8%

40 enrolled students

Black / African American 4.8%

18 enrolled students

Asian 3.8%

14 enrolled students

Two or more races 3.5%

13 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 372

👦 Male 46% (171) 👧 Female 54% (201)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

6 Grade Levels

5 ★ top

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School facts

Address 30 Parmenter Road, Waltham, MA 02453

Phone (781) 314-5785

School district Waltham

County Middlesex County

Grades K–5

Students 372 students

Student–teacher ratio 9.1:1

Full-time teachers 41.1

Community type City: Small

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 42.36508, -71.22938

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NCES school ID 251200001969

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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30 Parmenter Road

Waltham, MA 02453 Middlesex County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Henry Whittemore Elementary School? +

Henry Whittemore Elementary School 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 Henry Whittemore Elementary School? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Henry Whittemore Elementary School has a total reported enrollment of 372 students.