Indian Head

whi.whrsd.org/

494 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Indian Head Elementary School, located in Hanson, Massachusetts, is part of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future academic success while encouraging curiosity and collaboration within the classroom.

Beyond the core curriculum, Indian Head Elementary places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Hanson community. The school promotes an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various school activities and initiatives that build character and interpersonal skills. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, supportive resources, and a commitment to student well-being, the school aims to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for every child who walks through its doors.

494

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Head
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	24
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
426 (86.2%)
Hispanic
24 (4.9%)
Two or More
24 (4.9%)
Black
14 (2.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Whitman-Hanson
Phone:	(781)618-7065
Website:	http://whi.whrsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 91

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 94