BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Briggs Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ashburnham-Westminster school district, located in Ashburnham, MA with about 553 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Briggs Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Briggs Elementary School, located at 96 Williams Rd in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and personal growth, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while encouraging social responsibility and a sense of belonging within the district.

The school benefits from being part of a unified regional district, which allows for collaborative resource sharing and a consistent curriculum across its member towns. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic expectations, community events, and administrative resources. Overall, Briggs Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through both classroom instruction and active community participation.

For more information, contact Briggs Elementary at (978) 827-5750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430-1661
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BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ashburnham, MA with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
553
Teachers:
38.75
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 553 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.