District Overview
Located at 275 Prospect Street in Norwood, Massachusetts, Norwood Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a thriving community within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Classified as a large suburban district, Norwood manages nine operational schools that offer a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district operates independently outside of charter or supervisory union frameworks, providing a cohesive, community-centered academic foundation for local families at every stage of primary and secondary education.

For the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a diverse student body of 3,575 enrollment-reported pupils across its early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school programs. To maintain a supportive learning environment, Norwood maintains a substantial workforce totaling over 1,140 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes roughly 639 FTE teachers, 115 FTE instructional aides, and 388 FTE support staff professionals. This robust staffing infrastructure enables the district to offer dedicated instruction, small-group intervention, and comprehensive wraparound services tailored to the academic and developmental needs of its growing student population.
9
Total Schools
3,575
Total Students
639.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwood
Demographic Student Count
White1,909
Hispanic780
Black469
Asian241
Two or More130
American Indian13
Pacific Islander30
  • White
    1,909 (53.4%)
  • Hispanic
    780 (21.8%)
  • Black
    469 (13.1%)
  • Asian
    241 (6.7%)
  • Two or More
    130 (3.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    30 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Norwood
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other1
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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:9
Students:3,575*
Teachers (FTE):639.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in Norwood
Found 9 Schools