Craneville

craneville.cbrsd.org/

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Craneville Elementary School, located in Dalton, Massachusetts, is a key part of the Central Berkshire Regional School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school’s environment is designed to foster a sense of community, encouraging students to become active, curious, and responsible learners as they navigate their formative years in the public school system.

Beyond its core curriculum, Craneville Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture that values collaboration between students, faculty, and families. By leveraging resources within the Central Berkshire district, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success through a combination of traditional instruction, community engagement, and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Its location on Park Avenue places it at the heart of the Dalton area, reinforcing its role as a neighborhood hub for early childhood and elementary education.

458

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Craneville
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	40
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
374 (81.8%)
Hispanic
40 (8.8%)
Two or More
31 (6.8%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
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:	Central Berkshire
Phone:	(413)684-0209
Website:	http://craneville.cbrsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 66

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Craneville
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Craneville
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	51.1%
Male	223	48.7%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th