The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson serves 105 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson's student population of 105 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson is 0.39, 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
21:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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
How many students attend The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson?
105 students attend The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson?
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson offer ?
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson part of?
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson is part of Whitman-Hanson School District.
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