DEAN S LUCE

Dean S Luce is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Canton school district, located in Canton, MA with about 499 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 36 teachers, Dean S Luce has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Dean S. Luce Elementary School, located at 45 Independence Street in Canton, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As part of the Canton Public Schools district, the Luce School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a lifelong passion for discovery among its diverse student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. With a strong emphasis on community collaboration, the Luce School works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success. By balancing rigorous academics with character-building initiatives, the school strives to empower every child to reach their full potential within a safe, nurturing, and engaging campus environment.

For more information, contact Dean S Luce at (781) 821-5075 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

45 Independence St
Canton, MA 02021
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DEAN S LUCE is a public Title I school in Canton, MA with about 499 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Canton
Total Students:
499
Teachers:
36.14
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
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 499 students

White
67.1%
Asian
12.0%
Black or African American
9.0%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.