John H Duval

whd.whrsd.org/

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The John H. Duval School is a public elementary school located in Whitman, Massachusetts, serving students within the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. Situated at 60 Regal Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and inclusive educational practices. By engaging families and the local community, the John H. Duval School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to lifelong learning in its young students.

430

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H Duval
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	84
Black	38
Asian	7
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
282 (65.6%)
Hispanic
84 (19.5%)
Black
38 (8.8%)
Two or More
17 (4.0%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Whitman-Hanson
Phone:	(781)618-7055
Website:	http://whd.whrsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 71