BYAM SCHOOL
Byam School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chelmsford school district, located in Chelmsford, MA with about 506 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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, Byam School 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.
Byam Elementary School, located at 25 Maple Road in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Chelmsford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children to become curious, lifelong learners while encouraging them to reach their full potential within a community-oriented setting.
Beyond standard classroom instruction, Byam Elementary actively engages with families and the surrounding Chelmsford community to enrich the educational experience. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs, supported by dedicated staff and resources aimed at helping students thrive. For parents and community members interested in learning more about school programs, curriculum standards, or upcoming events, the school provides updated information through its official website at [www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/byam](http://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/byam).
For more information, contact Byam School at (978) 251-5144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
BYAM SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chelmsford, MA with about 506 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chelmsford
- Total Students:
- 506
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 506 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BYAM SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.1%
- Asian
- 11.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.