Dean S Luce

45 Independence St
Canton, MA 02021

www.cantonma.org/luce/index

509 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Dean S. Luce Elementary School, located at 45 Independence Street in Canton, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As part of the Canton Public Schools district, the Luce School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a lifelong passion for discovery among its diverse student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. With a strong emphasis on community collaboration, the Luce School works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success. By balancing rigorous academics with character-building initiatives, the school strives to empower every child to reach their full potential within a safe, nurturing, and engaging campus environment.

509

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dean S Luce
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	48
Black	69
Asian	57
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
294 (57.8%)
Black
69 (13.6%)
Asian
57 (11.2%)
Hispanic
48 (9.4%)
Two or More
40 (7.9%)
American Indian
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:	Canton
Phone:	(781)821-5075
Website:	http://www.cantonma.org/luce/index
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 78