Richardson Olmsted School

101 Lothrop Street
North Easton, MA 02356

easton.k12.ma.us

755 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The Richardson Olmsted School, located at 101 Lothrop Street in North Easton, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational institution within the Easton Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a structured curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

As part of the broader Easton school system, the Richardson Olmsted School places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the overall student experience. The school leverages the district’s resources to provide technology-rich classrooms and dedicated support services, ensuring that diverse learning needs are met. Its historic location in North Easton reflects a long-standing commitment to local education, maintaining a balance between traditional values and modern pedagogical practices to help students reach their full potential.

755

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richardson Olmsted School
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	71
Black	65
Asian	29
Two or More	41

White
549 (72.7%)
Hispanic
71 (9.4%)
Black
65 (8.6%)
Two or More
41 (5.4%)
Asian
29 (3.8%)

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:	Easton
Phone:	(508)230-3227
Website:	http://easton.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 3 264

Grade 4 236

Grade 5 255