Avery

336 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026

www.dedham.k12.ma.us

321 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

The Avery Elementary School, located at 336 High Street in Dedham, Massachusetts, is one of the four elementary schools within the Dedham Public Schools district. It serves students in the local community with a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of the district-wide mission, the school focuses on developing the whole child by balancing core curriculum requirements with opportunities for social-emotional growth and community involvement.

The school operates under the guidance of the Dedham Public Schools administration, which emphasizes high academic standards, equity, and the integration of modern instructional technology. Families at Avery benefit from a neighborhood-school feel that encourages close collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. For specific information regarding current programs, school calendars, and registration procedures, the district maintains an official website at http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us, which serves as the primary hub for school news and administrative resources.

321

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avery
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	92
Black	34
Asian	9
Two or More	20

White
166 (51.7%)
Hispanic
92 (28.7%)
Black
34 (10.6%)
Two or More
20 (6.2%)
Asian
9 (2.8%)

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:	Dedham
Phone:	(781)310-5000
Website:	http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
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

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 64