SOUTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Street Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fitchburg school district, located in Fitchburg, MA with about 666 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 46 teachers, South Street 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.
South Street Elementary School is a public school located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, serving students in the Fitchburg Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that learners are prepared for success as they transition to higher grade levels.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, South Street Elementary focuses on building a strong school community rooted in inclusive values. The school encourages active family engagement and maintains clear lines of communication between educators and parents to support student achievement. Through its dedicated staff and district-aligned resources, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching educational experience for the children of the Fitchburg community.
For more information, contact South Street Elementary at (978) 348-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
SOUTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fitchburg, MA with about 666 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fitchburg
- Total Students:
- 666
- Teachers:
- 46.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 666 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.6%
- White
- 27.3%
- Black or African American
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.