Loker School

47 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Loker School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Loker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Loker School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Blue and Gold
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
Learning Together, Growing Together.

School Rankings

Loker School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loker School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#69 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
81%
42%
70-74%
44%
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
16%
8%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
64%
51%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
34%
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

What is Loker School's ranking?
Loker School is ranked #69 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Loker School often compared to?
Loker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Happy Hollow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Loker School?
359 students attend Loker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Loker School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loker School?
Loker School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Loker School offer ?
Loker School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Loker School part of?
Loker School is part of Wayland School District.
In what neighborhood is Loker School located?
Loker School is located in the Cochituate neighborhood of Wayland, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Cochituate.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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