Grace Farrar Cole

Public PK, KG-5

 81 High Street
       Norwell, MA  02061


(781) 659-8823

District: Norwell

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,215 Help


Students who attend Grace Farrar Cole usually attend:

Middle:    Norwell Middle School
High:    Norwell High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Asian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.2% Help


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Compare Details Grace Farrar Cole ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), two or more races (6.3%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grace Farrar Cole is $16,215.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Grace Farrar Cole:

SchoolDigger ranks Grace Farrar Cole 93rd of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Grace Farrar Cole in the ranking list.)

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Norwell:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwell 42nd of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grace Farrar Cole

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Rank History for all students at Grace Farrar Cole

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.75 114th 884 87.1%
2004 89.89 47th 882 94.7%
2005 89.34 51st 887 94.3%
2006 88.50 68th 911 92.5%
2007 87.87 63rd 911 93.1%
2008 91.32 34th 908 96.3%
2009 84.92 106th 909 88.3%
2010 88.19 65th 920 92.9%
2011 83.65 132nd 924 85.7%
2012 89.95 45th 930 95.2%
2013 85.97 87th 928 90.6%
2014 83.69 117th 926 87.4%
2015 73.37 236th 914 74.2%
2016 75.98 214th 932 77.0%
2017 73.54 237th 938 74.7%
2018 80.91 162nd 934 82.7%
2019 90.96 49th 942 94.8%
2021 84.31 137th 936 85.4%
2022 77.71 203rd 932 78.2%
2023 88.39 93rd 928 90.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grace Farrar Cole

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.69 429th 886 51.6%
2019 81.13 93rd 896 89.6%
2021 45.40 472nd 894 47.2%
2022 31.86 656th 905 27.5%
2023 57.26 239th 703 66.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grace Farrar Cole

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.73 7th 700 99.0%
2022 41.76 461st 772 40.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Grace Farrar Cole

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.32 163rd 893 81.7%
2019 89.64 52nd 902 94.2%
2021 84.72 130th 898 85.5%
2022 73.01 229th 901 74.6%
2023 86.73 112th 887 87.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grace Farrar Cole

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 342nd 656 47.9%
2019 83.97 62nd 665 90.7%
2021 64.66 167th 632 73.6%
2022 45.71 322nd 672 52.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Grace Farrar Cole

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.46 164th 898 81.7%
2019 88.92 57th 907 93.7%
2021 81.40 158th 904 82.5%
2022 78.21 166th 908 81.7%
2023 86.00 105th 896 88.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Grace Farrar Cole

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.94 135th 925 85.4%
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Rank History for White students at Grace Farrar Cole

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.80 207th 772 73.2%
2019 86.63 55th 780 92.9%
2021 74.60 172nd 765 77.5%
2022 60.91 283rd 764 63.0%
2023 81.32 112th 762 85.3%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Grace Farrar Cole

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1989 323 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1990 308 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 307 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1992 310 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 324 1 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 315 1 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 341 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 341 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 485 1 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 518 3 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 531 5 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 531 9 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 537 7 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 495 7 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 495 7 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 498 7 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 501 10 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 517 11 24 12 0 n/a n/a 2 566
2007 527 7 19 8 0 n/a n/a 1 562
2008 550 3 14 9 0 n/a n/a 8 584
2009 534 10 11 13 0 1 6 0 575
2010 533 6 9 7 0 0 6 0 561
2011 507 3 10 9 0 0 10 0 539
2012 463 1 10 10 1 0 12 0 497
2013 455 2 9 9 0 0 11 0 486
2014 426 2 11 9 1 0 10 0 459
2015 426 6 10 7 1 0 15 0 465
2016 433 3 10 7 1 0 13 0 467
2017 438 2 9 9 1 0 16 0 475
2018 443 3 8 7 1 0 14 0 476
2019 436 6 10 6 1 0 19 0 478
2020 450 2 11 5 0 0 22 0 490
2021 437 2 10 3 0 0 16 0 468
2022 464 7 18 8 0 0 28 0 525
2023 459 6 17 7 0 0 33 0 522

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grace Farrar Cole

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 n/a n/a n/a
1989 328 n/a n/a n/a
1990 312 n/a n/a n/a
1991 312 n/a n/a n/a
1992 319 n/a n/a n/a
1993 334 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 332 n/a n/a n/a
1995 354 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 354 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 535 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 548 n/a 0.0 1.1
2000 558 n/a 0.0 1.1
2001 556 n/a 0.0 1.1
2002 510 n/a n/a 2.5
2003 510 n/a n/a 2.5
2004 518 32.6 15.9 2.5
2005 542 32.1 16.9 3.1
2006 566 32.1 17.6 3.5
2007 562 34.0 16.5 2.7
2008 584 30.6 19.1 2.4
2009 575 30.8 18.7 4
2010 561 30.7 18.2 5
2011 539 27.6 19.5 4.6
2012 497 27.1 18.3 3.6
2013 486 29.3 16.5 5.6
2014 459 31.0 14.7 4.8
2015 465 32.0 14.5 9.2
2016 467 33.0 14.1 n/a
2017 475 34.5 13.7 n/a
2018 476 33.8 14.0 n/a
2019 478 35.0 13.6 n/a
2020 490 36.0 13.5 n/a
2021 468 34.8 13.4 n/a
2022 525 37.0 14.1 n/a
2023 522 35.1 14.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grace Farrar Cole

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 n/a n/a n/a
1989 328 n/a n/a n/a
1990 312 n/a n/a n/a
1991 312 n/a n/a n/a
1992 319 n/a n/a n/a
1993 334 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 332 n/a n/a n/a
1995 354 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 354 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 535 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 548 n/a 0.0 1.1
2000 558 n/a 0.0 1.1
2001 556 n/a 0.0 1.1
2002 510 n/a n/a 2.5
2003 510 n/a n/a 2.5
2004 518 32.6 15.9 2.5
2005 542 32.1 16.9 3.1
2006 566 32.1 17.6 3.5
2007 562 34.0 16.5 2.7
2008 584 30.6 19.1 2.4
2009 575 30.8 18.7 4
2010 561 30.7 18.2 5
2011 539 27.6 19.5 4.6
2012 497 27.1 18.3 3.6
2013 486 29.3 16.5 5.6
2014 459 31.0 14.7 4.8
2015 465 32.0 14.5 9.2
2016 467 33.0 14.1 n/a
2017 475 34.5 13.7 n/a
2018 476 33.8 14.0 n/a
2019 478 35.0 13.6 n/a
2020 490 36.0 13.5 n/a
2021 468 34.8 13.4 n/a
2022 525 37.0 14.1 n/a
2023 522 35.1 14.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grace Farrar Cole

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $204 (1.3%) $15,563 (98.7%) $15,767
2020 $138 (0.9%) $15,376 (99.1%) $15,514
2021 $157 (1.0%) $16,058 (99.0%) $16,215

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grace Farrar Cole

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 93rd of 928 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grace Farrar Cole)8067.1
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwell)7763.5
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grace Farrar Cole)7371.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwell)7163
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grace Farrar Cole)7966.3
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwell)6962.1
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grace Farrar Cole)7565.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norwell)6564.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grace Farrar Cole)8070
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwell)7870.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grace Farrar Cole)7863.8
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norwell)7363.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Grace Farrar Cole)7563
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Norwell)6860.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grace Farrar Cole)8067.7
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Norwell)7466.4
 7.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Grace Farrar Cole)7567.1
 7.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Norwell)7166.4
 4.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Grace Farrar Cole)7563
 12%
   All Grades Science (Norwell)7164
 7%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478522
 9.2%
African American66
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1017
 70%
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White436459
 5.3%
Two or More Races1933
 73.7%


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Grace Farrar Cole ranks 93rd of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 522 students attended Grace Farrar Cole.

Students who attend Grace Farrar Cole usually go on to attend:

Middle : Norwell Middle School
High : Norwell High

Students at Grace Farrar Cole are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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