Mary E Stapleton Elementary

stapleton.framingham.k12.ma.us/

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary E. Stapleton Elementary School is a public school located in Framingham, Massachusetts, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Framingham Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while catering to a diverse student body, ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to succeed in a collaborative classroom setting.

Beyond academics, Stapleton Elementary prides itself on its vibrant school culture and strong partnership with families. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its PTA and various community events, which help build a tight-knit network of support for its students. By promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance, Stapleton strives to prepare its young learners to become thoughtful and contributing members of the broader Framingham community.

359

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary E Stapleton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	199
Black	42
Asian	13
Two or More	16

Hispanic
199 (55.4%)
White
89 (24.8%)
Black
42 (11.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.5%)
Asian
13 (3.6%)

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)626-9143
Website:	http://stapleton.framingham.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 60