Elm Street School

415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081

www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/ess

438 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elm Street School, located in Walpole, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. It is part of the Walpole Public Schools district and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and active participation within the school community.

Beyond its academic programming, Elm Street School places a high value on collaboration between educators, students, and families. By maintaining strong lines of communication and encouraging parental involvement, the school strives to create a cohesive educational experience. With its focus on building a strong foundational base for lifelong learning, Elm Street School works to prepare its students to transition successfully to the next stage of their education while cultivating a positive and inclusive school culture.

438

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elm Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	26
Black	17
Asian	28
Two or More	15

White
351 (80.3%)
Asian
28 (6.4%)
Hispanic
26 (5.9%)
Black
17 (3.9%)
Two or More
15 (3.4%)

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:	Walpole
Phone:	(508)660-7374
Website:	http://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/ess
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 66