Harwich Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2026)

263 South Street
Harwich, MA 02645

Top 50%

Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Harwich Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).

The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 464 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
: Top 50% in MA
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Harwich Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Harwich Elementary School
Pre-K	65
Kind	59
1	78
2	81
3	99
4	82

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Total Students

464 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School
2023	477
2022	492
2021	477
2020	556
2019	556
2018	566
2017	566
2016	597
2015	600
2014	598
2013	586

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School
2023	45
2022	46
2021	35
2020	50
2019	50
2018	46
2017	46
2016	45
2015	46
2014	46
2013	47

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Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 18, 2026

School Motto

Ad Lucem (“toward the light”)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Harwich Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Harwich Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MA)

#607 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School
2023	#607
2022	#742
2021	#758
2019	#700
2018	#901
2017	#903
2016	#1226
2015	#1314
2014	#985

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50-54%

42%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	52%	42%	51%
2022	42%	41%	46%
2021	38%	37%	46%
2019	52%	51%	52%
2018	52%	52%	53%
2017	54%	53%	50%
2016	64%	64%	60%
2015	48%	61%	50%
2014	64%	61%	58%

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45-49%

44%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2014-2022)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2022	47%	44%	50%
2021	52%	49%	54%
2019	61%	54%	59%
2018	52%	56%	53%
2017	48%	54%	54%
2016	46%	71%	64%
2015	52%	69%	64%
2014	61%	69%	69%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	11:1	12:1	11:1
2022	11:1	12:1	11:1
2021	14:1	12:1	12:1
2020	11:1	13:1	11:1
2019	11:1	13:1	11:1
2018	12:1	13:1	11:1
2017	12:1	13:1	11:1
2016	13:1	13:1	11:1
2015	13:1	13:1	10:1
2014	13:1	14:1	10:1
2013	12:1	14:1	10:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	2%	7%	2%
2022	1%	7%	2%
2021	1%	7%	1%
2020	1%	7%	1%
2019	1%	7%	1%
2014	2%	6%	2%
2013	3%	6%	2%

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Hispanic

25%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	8%	24%	8%
2022	9%	23%	8%
2021	8%	22%	8%
2020	8%	21%	7%
2019	8%	21%	7%
2018	8%	19%	6%
2017	8%	19%	6%
2016	7%	19%	6%
2015	6%	18%	5%
2014	6%	17%	5%
2013	4%	16%	4%

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Black

10%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	5%	10%	7%
2022	4%	10%	6%
2021	4%	10%	6%
2020	5%	9%	7%
2019	5%	9%	7%
2018	4%	9%	6%
2017	4%	9%	6%
2016	5%	9%	6%
2015	5%	9%	7%
2014	4%	9%	6%
2013	4%	9%	7%

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White

74%

53%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	75%	54%	77%
2022	77%	56%	78%
2021	76%	57%	78%
2020	77%	59%	79%
2019	77%	59%	79%
2018	82%	61%	82%
2017	82%	61%	82%
2016	81%	63%	83%
2015	83%	64%	83%
2014	83%	65%	83%
2013	84%	66%	84%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	9%	5%	5%
2022	9%	4%	6%
2021	10%	4%	6%
2020	8%	4%	5%
2019	8%	4%	5%
2018	6%	3%	5%
2017	6%	3%	5%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	6%	3%	5%
2014	5%	3%	4%
2013	5%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.44

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	0.42	0.64	0.40
2022	0.39	0.62	0.38
2021	0.41	0.62	0.38
2020	0.40	0.60	0.37
2019	0.40	0.60	0.37
2018	0.32	0.58	0.32
2017	0.32	0.58	0.32
2016	0.34	0.56	0.31
2015	0.30	0.55	0.30
2014	0.31	0.54	0.31
2013	0.29	0.53	0.29

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

33%

35%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	32%	35%	24%
2022	31%	35%	24%
2021	32%	36%	24%
2020	27%	35%	23%
2019	27%	35%	23%
2015	25%	36%	20%
2014	21%	34%	19%
2013	19%	32%	20%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harwich Elementary School	Massachusetts	Monomoy Regional School District
2023	6%	4%	4%
2022	5%	4%	3%
2021	6%	4%	4%
2020	5%	4%	3%
2019	5%	4%	3%
2015	4%	4%	3%
2014	4%	5%	3%
2013	3%	5%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Monomoy Regional School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harwich Elementary School's ranking?

Harwich Elementary School is ranked #607 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.

What schools are Harwich Elementary School often compared to?

Harwich Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forestdale School, Ezra H Baker Innovation School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).

How many students attend Harwich Elementary School?

464 students attend Harwich Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Harwich Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Harwich Elementary School?

Harwich Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Harwich Elementary School offer ?

Harwich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Harwich Elementary School part of?

Harwich Elementary School is part of Monomoy Regional School District.

In what neighborhood is Harwich Elementary School located?

Harwich Elementary School is located in the Harwich Center neighborhood of Harwich, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Harwich Center.

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