L D Batchelder

www.north-reading.k12.ma.us/batchelder-elementary

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The L.D. Batchelder Elementary School, located at 175 Park Street in North Reading, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational academic institution within the North Reading Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes core academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of responsible citizenship among its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging a lifelong passion for discovery.

Beyond its academic programming, the Batchelder School places a strong value on community partnership and collaboration between families and educators. The school’s administration and staff work to maintain a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With its emphasis on communication and a collaborative approach to education, the school serves as a central hub for the local North Reading community, supporting the growth of its students both inside and outside the classroom.

462

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L D Batchelder
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Asian	22
Two or More	17

White
405 (87.7%)
Asian
22 (4.8%)
Two or More
17 (3.7%)
Hispanic
13 (2.8%)
Black
5 (1.1%)

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 Reading
Phone:	(978)664-7814
Website:	http://www.north-reading.k12.ma.us/batchelder-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 87