Dale Street

45 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052

384 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Dale Street School, located at 45 Adams Street in Medfield, Massachusetts, serves as a key component of the Medfield Public Schools district. The school is primarily known for housing the district’s upper elementary grade levels, typically focusing on students in grades 4 and 5. It operates within a community-oriented school system that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the transitional needs of students moving from primary school toward middle school.

As part of the Medfield school community, the institution benefits from a strong connection to local families and a commitment to standardized curriculum standards. Prospective parents or visitors can find detailed information regarding school policies, calendar events, staff directories, and academic resources by visiting the district’s official website at http://medfield.net. The school is highly regarded for its collaborative culture, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigor and increased independence required in their secondary education.

384

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dale Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	12
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
336 (87.5%)
Asian
15 (3.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)
Hispanic
12 (3.1%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Medfield
Phone:	(508)359-5538
Website:	http://medfield.net
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
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

Grade 4 181

Grade 5 203