Dennett Elementary

des.slrsd.org

249 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dennett Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Plympton, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Silver Lake Regional School District, the school is situated in a rural, community-focused setting on Crescent Street. Dennett is known for maintaining a close-knit, supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both foundational literacy and numeracy skills while providing enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and curiosity. Beyond traditional academics, Dennett emphasizes character building and civic responsibility, often leveraging its small-town atmosphere to create an inclusive and welcoming culture for its student body. For those seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community engagement.

249

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dennett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	10
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
236 (94.8%)
Hispanic
10 (4.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Plympton
Phone:	(781)585-3659
Website:	http://des.slrsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 26

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 29