Boutwell School serves 75 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boutwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Boutwell School's student population of 75 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boutwell School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
86%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Boutwell School?
75 students attend Boutwell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Boutwell School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boutwell School?
Boutwell School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boutwell School offer ?
Boutwell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boutwell School part of?
Boutwell School is part of Groton-Dunstable School District.
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