North Elementary

580 Whetstone Hill Road
Somerset, MA 02726

north.somersetschools.org

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Elementary School, located on Whetstone Hill Road in Somerset, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Somerset Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills during their formative years. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, North Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level while maintaining a strong sense of community and academic rigor.

Beyond the core classroom instruction, the school is integrated into the broader Somerset educational network, which prioritizes collaboration between faculty, families, and the community. The school’s digital presence at north.somersetschools.org serves as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Through this commitment to communication and student-centered learning, North Elementary strives to provide a stable, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere that helps each child reach their full potential.

471

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	28
Black	12
Asian	12
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
397 (84.3%)
Hispanic
28 (5.9%)
Two or More
21 (4.5%)
Black
12 (2.5%)
Asian
12 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Somerset
Phone:	(508)324-3170
Website:	http://north.somersetschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 67