Eastford Road

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

The Eastford Road School, located in Southbridge, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational facility within the Southbridge Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational academic and social development of its students during their early formative years. The institution emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success by integrating core subjects with an emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and personal growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Eastford Road School plays a vital role in the local Southbridge community by promoting collaboration between educators, families, and students. By maintaining an accessible online presence and a structured school environment, the institution aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and engagement. Its mission is centered on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child is provided with the tools and resources necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

397

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastford Road
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	260
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
260 (65.5%)
White
104 (26.2%)
Black
17 (4.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
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)764-5460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 57

Kindergarten 168

Grade 1 172