Charlton Street

220 Charlton Street
Southbridge, MA 01550

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charlton Street School is a public elementary school located in Southbridge, Massachusetts, serving students within the Southbridge Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.

As part of the broader Southbridge educational landscape, Charlton Street School works to integrate technology and evidence-based instructional strategies into the classroom. The school maintains a collaborative partnership with families and the local community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for learning.

288

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlton Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	186
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
186 (64.6%)
White
78 (27.1%)
Black
10 (3.5%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Southbridge
Phone:	(508)764-5475
Website:	http://southbridgepublic.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 9

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 61