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Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
20 Farnsworth Street, Waltham, MA 02451 · (781) 314-5760 · Part of Waltham School District
Students
357
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 49.3%
Location
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20 Farnsworth Street, Waltham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten58
Grade 157
Grade 269
Grade 358
Grade 447
Grade 568
Enrollment over time
377’20
334’21
353’22
352’23
357’24
Down 5.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 39%Hispanic 38%Black 13%Two or more races 5%Asian 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.