Howard School

70 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379

www.wbridgewaterschools.org/o/howard-elementary

335 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

The Howard School, located at 70 Howard Street in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, is a historic educational site that serves as a notable landmark within the community. Originally established as a private institution through the legacy of Benjamin B. Howard, the schoolhouse has transitioned over the years to become a key part of the town’s architectural and historical heritage. The building is widely recognized for its classic New England aesthetic, reflecting the educational values and community-focused atmosphere of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in West Bridgewater.

Today, the Howard School is primarily associated with the town's administrative and historical preservation efforts. While its role has evolved from its origins as a traditional schoolhouse, the property remains a focal point for local pride. It stands as a testament to the town's commitment to honoring its past, serving as a physical link to the generations of students who once walked its halls and contributed to the foundational development of the West Bridgewater educational system.

335

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	31
Black	33
Asian	2
Two or More	19

White
250 (74.6%)
Black
33 (9.9%)
Hispanic
31 (9.3%)
Two or More
19 (5.7%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Bridgewater
Phone:	(508)894-1250
Website:	http://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/o/howard-elementary
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 111