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Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School

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Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School is located in Norwell, MA and is one of 2 elementary schools in Norwell School District. It is a public school that serves 561 students in grades PK, K-5.

Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Norwell District Spending

$11,827Per Pupil

The Norwell spends $11,827 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Norwell District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Norwell School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School
81 High St
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823

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About the MCAS

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 561

51% 48%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School had 5% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 31% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

95%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

Black

Hispanic

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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School

this school is awesome!! it's a great elementary school. this school has a fantastic learning system, and no need to worry about bullies. the teachers will definetly take care of that. if your child is falling behind, Cole school will offer wonderful tutors. my child was falling back, so Cole school offered a tutor. my daughters grades went much higher!!! once your child reaches the end of cole school, theyll never want to leave!

Submitted by a Parent on Aug 11, 2010

Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School

J.Gilberti: Cole elementary is a great school, with teachers that care and work hard to provide the best education for the children.

Submitted by a Parent on Aug 8, 2010

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Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School

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About the MCAS

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How is it Scored?

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