Becket Washington School

becket.cbrsd.org/

91 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Becket Washington Elementary School, located at 12 Maple Street in Becket, Massachusetts, is a vital part of the Central Berkshire Regional School District (CBRSD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future academic success while encouraging creativity and critical thinking. By leveraging its position within the larger CBRSD framework, Becket Washington integrates district-wide resources with a personalized, small-school atmosphere. Information regarding school events, faculty contacts, and district policies can be found on their official website, which serves as a hub for communication between the school and the families it serves.

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Becket Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	5
Two or More	5

White
81 (89.0%)
Hispanic
5 (5.5%)
Two or More
5 (5.5%)

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:	Central Berkshire
Phone:	(413)623-8757
Website:	http://becket.cbrsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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 17

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 11