Alice A Macomber serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice A Macomber ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Alice A Macomber's student population of 178 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alice A Macomber is 0.19, 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
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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
What schools are Alice A Macomber often compared to?
Alice A Macomberis often viewed alongside schools like Westport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Alice A Macomber?
178 students attend Alice A Macomber.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Alice A Macomber students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice A Macomber?
Alice A Macomber has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alice A Macomber offer ?
Alice A Macomber offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alice A Macomber part of?
Alice A Macomber is part of Westport School District.
In what neighborhood is Alice A Macomber located?
Alice A Macomber is located in the North Westport neighborhood of Westport, MA.
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