Great Oak

76 Pickering Street
Danvers, MA 01923

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Great Oak Elementary School, located at 76 Pickering Street in Danvers, Massachusetts, is a public institution serving students in the Danvers Public School district. As a community-focused school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its student body for future success both in and out of the classroom.

The school is known for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Danvers community, which helps create a collaborative culture centered on student growth. By leveraging various instructional strategies and maintaining high expectations, Great Oak seeks to cultivate a love for lifelong learning. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at http://danverspublicschools.org/great-oak.

291

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Oak
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	39
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
216 (74.2%)
Hispanic
39 (13.4%)
Black
20 (6.9%)
Two or More
11 (3.8%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

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:	Danvers
Phone:	(978)774-2533
Website:	http://danverspublicschools.org/great-oak
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 42

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 45