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Placentino Elementary School

235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
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Tel: (508) 429-0647
placentino.holliston.k12.ma.us
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Placentino Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Placentino Elementary School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradePlacentino Elementary School
Pre-K95
Kind141
1171
2198
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Total Students
605 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2001-2025)

YearPlacentino Elementary School
2025605
2024686
2023703
2022712
2021598
2020686
2019705
2018735
2017735
2016732
2015690
2014693
2013669
2012692
2011700
2010704
2009720
2008733
2007706
2006737
2005740
2004786
2003799
2002879
2001875
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearPlacentino Elementary School
202542
202447
202347
202248
202144
202047
201948
201847
201747
201646
201546
201445
201345
201245
201144
201047
200949
200850
200753
200656
200553
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Placentino Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
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State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
202514:112:1
202415:112:113:1
202315:112:113:1
202215:112:113:1
202114:112:113:1
202015:113:114:1
201915:113:114:1
201816:113:114:1
201716:113:114:1
201616:113:114:1
201515:113:114:1
201415:114:113:1
201315:114:113:1
201215:114:113:1
201116:114:113:1
201015:114:113:1
200915:114:113:1
200815:114:113:1
200713:113:113:1
200613:113:113:1
200514:113:113:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
20248%7%9%
202313%7%11%
202213%7%11%
202111%7%10%
202010%7%9%
20199%7%9%
20189%8%7%
20179%8%7%
20168%6%7%
20157%6%6%
20144%6%5%
20132%6%3%
20123%6%4%
20115%7%3%
20105%6%3%
20093%6%3%
20083%6%2%
20073%6%3%
20062%6%2%
20052%5%2%
20042%5%2%
20031%5%2%
20021%5%1%
20011%4%2%
20001%4%1%
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Hispanic
8%
26%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
202410%25%9%
20232%24%5%
20222%23%5%
20213%22%5%
20204%21%5%
20195%21%5%
20185%19%4%
20175%19%4%
20166%19%4%
20156%18%4%
20146%17%3%
20135%16%3%
20124%16%2%
20113%15%2%
20102%15%2%
20092%14%2%
20081%15%2%
20072%14%2%
20062%13%2%
20051%12%1%
20041%12%1%
20031%11%1%
20021%11%1%
20011%11%1%
20001%10%1%
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Black
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
20242%10%1%
20232%10%1%
20222%10%1%
20212%10%1%
20201%9%1%
20191%9%1%
20141%9%1%
20131%9%1%
20121%8%1%
20091%8%1%
20081%8%1%
20071%8%1%
20061%8%1%
20051%9%1%
20041%9%1%
20031%9%1%
20011%9%1%
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White
75%
51%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
202472%53%76%
202381%54%80%
202279%56%80%
202181%57%81%
202081%59%82%
201981%59%82%
201882%61%86%
201782%61%86%
201683%63%87%
201584%64%88%
201487%65%89%
201389%66%91%
201289%67%91%
201189%68%92%
201090%69%92%
200991%70%93%
200895%71%95%
200794%72%94%
200694%73%95%
200596%74%96%
200496%74%96%
200397%75%96%
200297%75%97%
200197%76%96%
200098%77%97%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
20248%5%5%
20231%5%2%
20222%4%3%
20212%4%2%
20203%4%3%
20194%4%3%
20184%3%3%
20174%3%3%
20163%3%2%
20153%3%2%
20142%3%2%
20133%3%2%
20123%3%2%
20113%2%2%
20103%2%2%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.42
0.66

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
20250.420.66
20240.460.650.41
20230.330.640.36
20220.360.620.36
20210.330.620.34
20200.330.600.32
20190.330.600.32
20180.320.580.26
20170.320.580.26
20160.300.560.23
20150.290.550.22
20140.240.540.20
20130.210.530.18
20120.210.520.17
20110.210.510.15
20100.190.500.15
20090.170.510.14
20080.100.470.11
20070.120.460.11
20060.120.450.11
20050.070.430.09
20040.080.430.08
20030.060.420.08
20020.060.410.06
20010.060.400.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
20258%34%
20247%35%6%
20237%35%6%
20226%35%6%
20218%36%6%
20197%35%6%
20156%36%5%
20145%34%4%
20135%32%4%
20122%30%3%
20113%29%3%
20102%27%2%
20092%25%2%
20081%24%2%
20072%23%2%
20061%23%2%
20052%23%1%
20042%22%1%
20011%19%1%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2025)

YearPlacentino Elementary SchoolMassachusettsHolliston School District
20251%4%
20241%4%
20231%4%
20221%4%
20211%4%
20191%4%
20151%4%
20141%5%1%
20131%5%1%
20121%5%1%
20111%5%1%
20102%6%1%
20091%6%1%
20061%5%1%
20001%5%1%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Holliston School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

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What schools are Placentino Elementary School often compared to?
Placentino Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller School, Woodland Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Placentino Elementary School?
605 students attend Placentino Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Placentino Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Placentino Elementary School?
Placentino Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Placentino Elementary School offer ?
Placentino Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Placentino Elementary School part of?
Placentino Elementary School is part of Holliston School District.

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  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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