Thomas Ditson

www.billericak12.com

542 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Thomas Ditson Elementary School is a public school located in Billerica, Massachusetts, serving students in the Billerica Public Schools district. Situated on Cook Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. It serves as a foundational institution for local families, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Ditson Elementary places a high priority on student engagement and community involvement. The school works to integrate technology and collaborative learning practices into the classroom to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining active communication with parents and utilizing its official district website, the school ensures that families remain informed and connected, promoting a partnership between the home and the classroom that is essential for student achievement.

542

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Ditson
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	60
Black	26
Asian	80
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
352 (64.9%)
Asian
80 (14.8%)
Hispanic
60 (11.1%)
Black
26 (4.8%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Billerica
Phone:	(978)528-8510
Website:	http://www.billericak12.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 109