Heritage School

hs.dcrsd.org/

425 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Heritage School, located in Charlton, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving students in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families collaborate to support the diverse needs of young learners.

The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students for future success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and citizenship. Through its alignment with the district's broader educational goals, Heritage School integrates modern technology and varied instructional strategies to meet the evolving standards of the Massachusetts curriculum. By providing a safe and inclusive setting, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning while helping students build the character and academic confidence necessary for their transition to middle school.

425

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	48
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	16

White
349 (82.1%)
Hispanic
48 (11.3%)
Two or More
16 (3.8%)
Black
9 (2.1%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Dudley-Charlton Reg
Phone:	(508)248-4884
Website:	http://hs.dcrsd.org/
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 151