DONALD ROSS

Donald Ross is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Braintree school district, located in Braintree, MA with about 285 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, Donald Ross has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

The **Donald Ross School**, located at 20 Hayward Street in Braintree, Massachusetts, is a public educational facility serving the local community. Historically known as part of the Braintree Public Schools district, the site has functioned as an elementary school, providing foundational education to neighborhood students in a traditional suburban setting.

The school is situated in a residential area of Braintree, characterized by its accessibility and long-standing presence as a neighborhood landmark. As a municipal institution, it has historically focused on fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing core academic development and social growth for its young student population. While school designations and grade configurations in the Braintree district can evolve over time to meet shifting enrollment needs, the Donald Ross facility remains a recognized fixture within the town's educational infrastructure.

For more information, contact Donald Ross at (781) 380-0240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.