Shaker Lane Elementary

www.littletonps.org/shakerlane/

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Shaker Lane Elementary School, located in Littleton, Massachusetts, serves as the district’s primary educational facility for students in preschool through second grade. As a foundational pillar of the Littleton Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes early childhood development. Its curriculum is designed to foster a strong academic base while simultaneously supporting the social and emotional growth of its young learners, preparing them for the transition to upper elementary grades.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to student-centered instruction. By emphasizing collaborative learning and engagement, Shaker Lane aims to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of reading and discovery. With a focus on partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Littleton community, the school strives to provide a supportive experience that meets the diverse needs of every child in its care.

425

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaker Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	23
Black	5
Asian	62
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
306 (72.0%)
Asian
62 (14.6%)
Two or More
27 (6.4%)
Hispanic
23 (5.4%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
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:	Littleton
Phone:	(978)486-3959
Website:	http://www.littletonps.org/shakerlane/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 42

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 128