District Overview
Located at 135 School Street in Walpole, Massachusetts, Walpole Public Schools is a fully operational, traditional public school district situated in a thriving suburban setting within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. The district maintains seven open campuses designed to offer a complete educational journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, in addition to flexible ungraded programming. Serving a well-balanced student body of 3,565 enrolled learners, the district delivers a cohesive primary and secondary learning experience anchored in its local community.

Behind Walpole’s academic programs is a well-resourced team of educators and support professionals tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student population. The district maintains a strong staffing footprint of over 1,065 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, including approximately 609 FTE classroom teachers, 85 instructional aides, and more than 370 dedicated support staff members. This comprehensive human infrastructure allows Walpole Public Schools to maintain low student-to-educator ratios, provide targeted academic support, and foster an inclusive environment where students across all grade levels are equipped for future academic and personal success.
7
Total Schools
3,565
Total Students
608.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walpole
Demographic Student Count
White2,677
Hispanic315
Black157
Asian257
Two or More141
American Indian12
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    2,677 (75.2%)
  • Hispanic
    315 (8.8%)
  • Asian
    257 (7.2%)
  • Black
    157 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    141 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Walpole
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,565*
Teachers (FTE):608.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in Walpole
Found 9 Schools