ANDREW B. CUSHMAN SCHOOL

Andrew B. Cushman School is a public elementary school that is part of the Dartmouth school district, located in Dartmouth, MA with about 140 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. With about 10 teachers, Andrew B. Cushman School 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.

The Andrew B. Cushman School, located at 746 Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational facility within the Dartmouth Public Schools district. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a supportive community environment.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Dartmouth Public School district, which aims to foster an inclusive and high-achieving learning culture. By leveraging the resources of the district, the Cushman School provides students with a curriculum aligned with state standards, supplemented by extracurricular opportunities that encourage well-rounded personal growth. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or curriculum details can find further information on the district’s official website at [http://www.dartmouth.school](http://www.dartmouth.school).

For more information, contact Andrew B. Cushman School at (508) 996-3926 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.