WESSAGUSSET
Wessagusset is a public elementary school that is part of the Weymouth school district, located in North Weymouth, MA with about 279 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Wessagusset has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Wessagusset Primary School, located on Pilgrim Road in North Weymouth, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Weymouth Public Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential developmental years of early childhood education, fostering a supportive community atmosphere where students begin their academic journey. The school is dedicated to building strong literacy and numeracy skills while emphasizing social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of their later elementary years.
The school is deeply integrated into the local North Weymouth neighborhood, maintaining a focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the wider community. By utilizing the resources of the Weymouth Public Schools system, Wessagusset provides a structured curriculum that balances core academic standards with enrichment opportunities. With its coastal location and neighborhood-centric approach, the school strives to provide an engaging, safe, and nurturing environment that encourages students to become curious, lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Wessagusset at (781) 335-2210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Weymouth, MA 02191
(781) 335-2210
WESSAGUSSET is a public school in North Weymouth, MA with about 279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Weymouth
- Total Students:
- 279
- Teachers:
- 18.73
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 279 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESSAGUSSET is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.