Brayton

20 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA 01247

www.napsk12.org

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Brayton Elementary School, located at 20 Brayton Hill Terrace in North Adams, Massachusetts, is a key component of the North Adams Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for future success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond the classroom, Brayton Elementary prides itself on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding North Adams community. The school environment is characterized by a focus on supportive instruction and collaborative efforts to address the individual needs of its learners. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active presence through the North Adams Public Schools website at [http://www.napsk12.org](http://www.napsk12.org).

342

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brayton
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	39
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	33

White
258 (75.9%)
Hispanic
39 (11.5%)
Two or More
33 (9.7%)
Black
9 (2.6%)
Asian
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:	North Adams
Phone:	(413)662-3260
Website:	http://www.napsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 91

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 94