Grace Farrar Cole

81 High Street
Norwell, MA 02061

www.norwellschools.org

528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School, located at 81 High Street in Norwell, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the local public school district. As part of the Norwell Public Schools system, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its K–5 students. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its strong community involvement and its dedication to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. By utilizing the resources of the broader Norwell school district—as highlighted on their official website, www.norwellschools.org—Grace Farrar Cole integrates modern instructional practices with traditional values. The school prides itself on cultivating a welcoming culture that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has access to the tools necessary for both personal growth and academic excellence.

528

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grace Farrar Cole
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Asian	14
Two or More	35

White
464 (88.0%)
Two or More
35 (6.6%)
Asian
14 (2.7%)
Hispanic
9 (1.7%)
Black
5 (0.9%)

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:	Norwell
Phone:	(781)659-8823
Website:	http://www.norwellschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 24

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 87