Powder House Community Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
43%
25%
Black
19%
10%
White
24%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 Powder House Community Elementary School?
407 students attend Powder House Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Powder House Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powder House Community Elementary School?
Powder House Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Powder House Community Elementary School offer ?
Powder House Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Powder House Community Elementary School part of?
Powder House Community Elementary School is part of Somerville School District.
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