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Maquan Elementary School (Closed 2023)

38 School Street
Hanson, MA 02341
Maquan Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Maquan Elementary School?
436 students attend Maquan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Maquan Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maquan Elementary School?
Maquan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maquan Elementary School offer ?
Maquan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Maquan Elementary School part of?
Maquan Elementary School is part of Whitman-Hanson School District.

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