Day Elementary

75 East Prescott Street
Westford, MA 01886

www.westfordk12.us/ds

299 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Day Elementary School, located at 75 East Prescott Street in Westford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Westford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its student body. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects, Day Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and personal responsibility within the school culture.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, staff, and parents in the learning process to ensure a comprehensive student experience. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources, curriculum updates, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. Day Elementary reflects the broader district commitment to high educational standards, aiming to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for lifelong learning.

299

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Day Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	21
Black	15
Asian	120
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
139 (46.6%)
Asian
120 (40.3%)
Hispanic
21 (7.0%)
Black
15 (5.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)
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:	Westford
Phone:	(978)692-5591
Website:	http://www.westfordk12.us/ds
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 111