Joseph F DiPietro Elementary School

70 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019

www.bellinghamk12.org

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 70 Harpin Street in Bellingham, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bellingham Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and early community building. By aligning with the district's broader mission, South Elementary emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and preparing young learners for success in their future schooling.

As part of the Bellingham K-12 system, the school works to integrate modern educational practices with a strong sense of local community. The school’s digital presence through the district’s website provides families and community members with essential resources, such as school calendars, curriculum information, and updates on district-wide initiatives. For further details regarding their specific programs, school policies, or enrollment procedures, parents and interested parties are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.bellinghamk12.org](http://www.bellinghamk12.org).

385

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph F DiPietro Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	77
Black	13
Asian	20
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

White
259 (67.3%)
Hispanic
77 (20.0%)
Asian
20 (5.2%)
Black
13 (3.4%)
Two or More
13 (3.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Bellingham
Phone:	(508)883-8001
Website:	http://www.bellinghamk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 54

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 76