Below Average
#1357 of 1,793 schools in MA
William Pittaway Elementary
School · Ashland · Ashland, MA
An Ashland school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
75 Central Street, Ashland, MA 01721
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,106
Median home value
$586,000
Median rent
$2,334/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pincushion Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Metrowest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| St Bridget SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Summit Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ashland
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Pittaway Elementary is listed in Ashland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Pittaway Elementary
William Pittaway Elementary is a public school in Ashland, MA, part of Ashland, serving approximately 76 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,357 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Pittaway Elementary
What grades does William Pittaway Elementary serve?
William Pittaway Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend William Pittaway Elementary?
William Pittaway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Pittaway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Pittaway Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Pittaway Elementary rank in MA?
William Pittaway Elementary ranks #1,357 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is William Pittaway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William Pittaway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is William Pittaway Elementary a charter school?
No, William Pittaway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Pittaway Elementary a Title I school?
No, William Pittaway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (508) 881-0160
- Area population (ZIP 01721)
- 18,694
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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