Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

1322 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072

www.stoughtonschools.org

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 1322 Central Street in Stoughton, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Stoughton Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for elementary-aged students. As part of a dedicated district, it emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Stoughton Public Schools, which prioritizes inclusive learning environments and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By utilizing the district’s official website (stoughtonschools.org) as a hub for communication, West Elementary maintains strong transparency with families regarding curriculum standards, school events, and administrative resources. The school aims to foster a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for all children in the Stoughton area.

357

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	77
Black	97
Asian	19
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
140 (39.2%)
Black
97 (27.2%)
Hispanic
77 (21.6%)
Asian
19 (5.3%)
Two or More
19 (5.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Stoughton
Phone:	(781)344-7005
Website:	http://www.stoughtonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 28

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 44