Briggs Elementary

jrb.awrsd.org/

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Briggs Elementary School, located at 96 Williams Rd in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and personal growth, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while encouraging social responsibility and a sense of belonging within the district.

The school benefits from being part of a unified regional district, which allows for collaborative resource sharing and a consistent curriculum across its member towns. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic expectations, community events, and administrative resources. Overall, Briggs Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through both classroom instruction and active community participation.

461

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briggs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	26
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	13

White
403 (87.6%)
Hispanic
26 (5.7%)
Black
14 (3.0%)
Two or More
13 (2.8%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ashburnham-Westminster
Phone:	(978)827-5750
Website:	http://jrb.awrsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 71