Charlotte A Dunning

dunning.framingham.k12.ma.us/

436 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Charlotte A. Dunning Elementary School, located at 48 Frost Street in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Framingham Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student population, providing a wide array of resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of every learner while preparing them for future success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dunning Elementary places a strong emphasis on community building and parent involvement. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a supportive culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with their peers. By utilizing a comprehensive approach to education, Charlotte A. Dunning strives to cultivate a safe and welcoming space that empowers students to reach their full potential within the broader Framingham community.

436

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlotte A Dunning
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	172
Black	21
Asian	26
Two or More	25

White
192 (44.0%)
Hispanic
172 (39.4%)
Asian
26 (6.0%)
Two or More
25 (5.7%)
Black
21 (4.8%)

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:	Framingham
Phone:	(508)626-9155
Website:	http://dunning.framingham.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 79

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64