West Street

323 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

West Street School, located in Southbridge, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational facility within the Southbridge Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the fundamental academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers.

In addition to its classroom instruction, West Street School plays an active role in the local community by prioritizing consistent communication with families and encouraging parental involvement. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep the community informed about district policies, school calendars, and educational resources. Overall, West Street School strives to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the Southbridge educational system.

323

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	234
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
234 (72.4%)
White
69 (21.4%)
Black
14 (4.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)764-5470
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 88