Enrollment
605
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holliston, MA
Placentino Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Placentino Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250624001172
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Placentino Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Holliston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 605
- students enrolled
Placentino Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Placentino Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Holliston, MA.
School address
District: Holliston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250624001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Placentino Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Placentino Elementary
Placentino Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holliston, Massachusetts, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Holliston spends $17,189 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Holliston also operates Holliston High (809 students) and Miller School (649 students) alongside Placentino Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Placentino Elementary compares
Placentino Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Asian 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Placentino Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holliston, which includes Placentino Elementary.
$17,189
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Placentino Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holliston High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Adams Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Placentino Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Placentino Elementary
How many students attend Placentino Elementary?
Placentino Elementary has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holliston, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Placentino Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Placentino Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Placentino Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Placentino Elementary is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Holliston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Placentino Elementary?
Placentino Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Placentino Elementary rank among public schools in Holliston?
By Resource Investment Index, Placentino Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Holliston, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holliston on the city page.
Is Placentino Elementary a good school?
Placentino Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Holliston?
Besides Placentino Elementary, Holliston also operates Holliston High (809 students), Miller School (649 students), and Robert H. Adams Middle School (626 students). See the Holliston district page for the complete list.
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