HUNNEWELL

Hunnewell is a public elementary school that is part of the Wellesley school district, located in Wellesley, MA with about 248 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Hunnewell has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Hunnewell Elementary School, located at 28 Cameron Street in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is one of the seven elementary schools within the Wellesley Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school environment emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious, responsible, and engaged learners.

Recently, the school underwent a significant transformation with the construction of a brand-new facility, which opened in 2023. This modern campus was designed to meet contemporary educational needs, featuring flexible learning spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and sustainable building practices. As part of the close-knit Wellesley community, Hunnewell benefits from strong parental involvement and a curriculum that prioritizes individualized instruction, helping to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Hunnewell at (781) 446-6275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

28 Cameron Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
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HUNNEWELL is a public school in Wellesley, MA with about 248 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wellesley
Total Students:
248
Teachers:
17.36
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 248 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HUNNEWELL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
76.2%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Black or African American
3.6%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.