Balch

1170 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062

www.norwood.k12.ma.us/balch

303 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

The Balch Elementary School, located at 1170 Washington Street in Norwood, Massachusetts, is a core institution within the Norwood Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Balch Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the collaborative relationship between families, educators, and staff. The school encourages active participation from parents and guardians to help build a cohesive school culture. Prospective families and community members can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding district policies and educational programs through their official website at http://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/balch.

303

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Balch
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	126
Black	32
Asian	20
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
126 (41.6%)
White
114 (37.6%)
Black
32 (10.6%)
Asian
20 (6.6%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Norwood
Phone:	(781)762-0694
Website:	http://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/balch
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
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

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 51