Joseph C Chamberlain

www.tauntonschools.org

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Joseph C. Chamberlain Elementary School is a public school located at 480 Norton Avenue in Taunton, Massachusetts. It operates as part of the Taunton Public Schools district, serving the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to succeed as they progress through their educational journey.

As a part of the broader Taunton school system, the institution focuses on implementing state-aligned curricula while encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can explore their interests and build a strong educational base. For those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative announcements, the school’s official website at http://www.tauntonschools.org serves as the primary resource for news and district-wide policies.

496

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph C Chamberlain
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	61
Black	84
Asian	6
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
311 (62.7%)
Black
84 (16.9%)
Hispanic
61 (12.3%)
Two or More
31 (6.2%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Taunton
Phone:	(508)821-3216
Website:	http://www.tauntonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 17

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 82