David Mindess

www.ashland.k12.ma.us

670 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

David Mindess Elementary School, located at 90 Concord Street in Ashland, Massachusetts, serves as a vital part of the Ashland Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students to become curious, lifelong learners who are well-equipped for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ashland community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding area. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, district updates, and information regarding school events. David Mindess strives to cultivate an inclusive school culture that encourages individual growth, collaboration, and a sense of belonging for every student within the community.

670

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Mindess
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	128
Black	21
Asian	149
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
343 (51.3%)
Asian
149 (22.3%)
Hispanic
128 (19.2%)
Two or More
26 (3.9%)
Black
21 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Ashland
Phone:	(508)881-0166
Website:	http://www.ashland.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 3 232

Grade 4 243

Grade 5 195