Center

17 Barstow Street
Mattapoisett, MA 02739

www.oldrochester.org

227 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

The Center School, located at 17 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving young students within the Old Rochester Regional School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a love for lifelong learning. By focusing on the unique needs of elementary-aged children, Center School aims to build a strong educational base that prepares students for their future transitions within the regional district.

Operating under the umbrella of the Old Rochester Regional School District, the school benefits from a collaborative administrative network that prioritizes curriculum excellence and community involvement. Families and stakeholders can access comprehensive information regarding school policies, district news, and educational resources through the district’s official website at [www.oldrochester.org](http://www.oldrochester.org). Through this integrated approach, Center School maintains a commitment to academic achievement and the holistic well-being of its student body within the Mattapoisett community.

227

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
207 (91.2%)
Hispanic
11 (4.8%)
Two or More
5 (2.2%)
Black
3 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Mattapoisett
Phone:	(508)758-2521
Website:	http://www.oldrochester.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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 16

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 55