Placentino Elementary

placentino.holliston.k12.ma.us/

605 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Placentino Elementary School, located in Holliston, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational academic institution for the town's youngest learners, typically encompassing grades pre-kindergarten through second grade. As a central part of the Holliston Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes early childhood development, foundational literacy and numeracy, and the cultivation of social-emotional skills. Its mission centers on fostering a love for learning while preparing students for the transition to the town's upper elementary and middle school programs.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative community atmosphere, which encourages active engagement between parents, teachers, and administrators. By utilizing a balanced curriculum and modern instructional strategies, Placentino Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child receives a personalized educational experience. The school remains deeply integrated into the Holliston community, providing a safe and stimulating space that prioritizes both academic achievement and the development of responsible, empathetic citizens.

605

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Placentino Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	45
Black	9
Asian	53
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
456 (75.6%)
Asian
53 (8.8%)
Hispanic
45 (7.5%)
Two or More
37 (6.1%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Holliston
Phone:	(508)429-0647
Website:	http://placentino.holliston.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 95

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 171

Grade 2 198