Halifax
531 Students
1 Schools
District Overview
Located at 250 Pembroke Street in Kingston, Massachusetts, the Halifax school district serves elementary learners within the broader Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, Halifax concentrates its efforts on foundational primary education through a single instructional facility that serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Nestled in a rural fringe community setting, the district combines the character of a close-knit educational environment with accessibility to the regional resources of eastern Massachusetts.
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a total of 531 students, including 290 male and 241 female learners. Enrollment is evenly distributed across grade levels, ranging from 67 students in the second and third grades to 89 students in the first grade, with 81 sixth-graders preparing for their transition to secondary education. To support academic achievement and individual student needs, Halifax maintains a robust workforce totaling approximately 135.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team features 78.2 FTE classroom teachers alongside nearly 15.5 instructional aides and 42.1 support staff, fostering a favorable teacher-to-student ratio and a well-resourced environment for young scholars.
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a total of 531 students, including 290 male and 241 female learners. Enrollment is evenly distributed across grade levels, ranging from 67 students in the second and third grades to 89 students in the first grade, with 81 sixth-graders preparing for their transition to secondary education. To support academic achievement and individual student needs, Halifax maintains a robust workforce totaling approximately 135.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team features 78.2 FTE classroom teachers alongside nearly 15.5 instructional aides and 42.1 support staff, fostering a favorable teacher-to-student ratio and a well-resourced environment for young scholars.
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Total Schools
531
Total Students
78.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 485 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Black | 10 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White485 (91.3%)
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Hispanic25 (4.7%)
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Black10 (1.9%)
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Two or More10 (1.9%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 1 |
| Students: | 531* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 78.2* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.8 |
Schools in Halifax
Found 1 Schools
531 Students
Elementary School K - 6th