Margaret L Donovan

www.randolph.k12.ma.us/don

415 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Margaret L. Donovan Elementary School, located on Reed Street in Randolph, Massachusetts, is a neighborhood public school serving students in the Randolph Public Schools district. It is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. As a foundational part of the local community, the school emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that all learners are well-prepared for their future educational transitions.

The school is known for its focus on providing a structured curriculum that meets state standards while offering various student services to support individual learning needs. By promoting a culture of respect, safety, and academic rigor, Margaret L. Donovan Elementary strives to cultivate a community of lifelong learners. Through its programming and daily operations, the school aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere where children can grow, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting community connections within Randolph.

415

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret L Donovan
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	77
Black	207
Asian	75
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Black
207 (49.9%)
Hispanic
77 (18.6%)
Asian
75 (18.1%)
White
37 (8.9%)
Two or More
17 (4.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Randolph
Phone:	(781)961-6248
Website:	http://www.randolph.k12.ma.us/don
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 83