Osterville Bay Elementary School serves 119 students in grades 3-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
91%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Osterville Bay Elementary School?
119 students attend Osterville Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Osterville Bay Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osterville Bay Elementary School?
Osterville Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Osterville Bay Elementary School offer ?
Osterville Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Osterville Bay Elementary School part of?
Osterville Bay Elementary School is part of Barnstable School District.
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