Mary Fonseca Elementary School

www.fallriverschools.org/fonseca.cfm

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Fonseca Elementary School, located at 160 Wall Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Fall River Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By focusing on a standards-based curriculum, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every student receives the individualized support necessary to meet their unique educational goals and prepare for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic mission, Mary Fonseca Elementary prioritizes strong community and family engagement. The school actively encourages partnership between educators and parents to create a supportive network for students. With a dedication to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the institution strives to instill a lifelong love of learning, preparing its students to become responsible and contributing members of the broader Fall River community.

598

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	265
Black	103
Asian	10
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Hispanic
265 (44.4%)
White
183 (30.7%)
Black
103 (17.3%)
Two or More
35 (5.9%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
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:	Fall River
Phone:	(508)675-8210
Website:	http://www.fallriverschools.org/fonseca.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 83