Ferryway

920 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Ferryway School, located at 150 Cross Street in Malden, Massachusetts, serves as a prominent K-8 institution within the Malden Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students by balancing academic rigor with social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while promoting a culture of community, diversity, and mutual respect among its student body.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Ferryway emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Malden community to ensure student success. The school utilizes a variety of resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its learners, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school years through consistent expectations and targeted support. As an integral part of the local district, Ferryway remains committed to its mission of empowering students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

920

Total Students

68.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferryway
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	361
Black	180
Asian	167
Two or More	36
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
361 (39.2%)
Black
180 (19.6%)
White
169 (18.4%)
Asian
167 (18.2%)
Two or More
36 (3.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Malden
Phone:	(781)388-0659
Website:	http://maldenps.org/ferryway/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 109

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 99