South River

59 Hatch Street
Marshfield, MA 02050

www.mpsd.org/o/srs

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South River Elementary School, located at 59 Hatch Street in Marshfield, Massachusetts, is part of the Marshfield Public Schools district. The school serves students in the local community, emphasizing a supportive and engaging educational environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to be active, curious participants in their learning journey.

Beyond its academic core, South River Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community between students, faculty, and families. The school environment is structured to promote inclusivity and collaborative learning, often supported by various school-wide initiatives and programs that encourage student leadership and community involvement. For more specific information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, and district resources, interested individuals can visit their official website at [www.mpsd.org/srs](http://www.mpsd.org/srs).

272

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South River
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	5
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	6

White
250 (91.9%)
Black
7 (2.6%)
Two or More
6 (2.2%)
Hispanic
5 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)

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:	Marshfield
Phone:	(781)834-5030
Website:	http://www.mpsd.org/o/srs
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 47