Freeman-Kennedy School

70 Boardman Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

www.norfolk.k12.ma.us

579 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

The Freeman-Kennedy School, located at 70 Boardman Street in Norfolk, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students through a comprehensive academic curriculum. It emphasizes not only core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science but also the social-emotional growth necessary for children to thrive as they transition through their formative elementary years.

Beyond its academic offerings, the Freeman-Kennedy School is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Norfolk. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and the broader community to ensure a collaborative approach to education. By maintaining a student-centered culture and leveraging the resources provided by the Norfolk Public Schools system, the institution strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of curiosity and civic responsibility.

579

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freeman-Kennedy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	27
Black	12
Asian	19
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
499 (86.2%)
Hispanic
27 (4.7%)
Two or More
21 (3.6%)
Asian
19 (3.3%)
Black
12 (2.1%)
American Indian
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:	Norfolk
Phone:	(508)528-1266
Website:	http://www.norfolk.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 3 143

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 132

Grade 6 136