HEMENWAY
Hemenway is a public elementary school that is part of the Framingham school district, located in Framingham, MA with about 568 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Hemenway 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.
Hemenway Elementary School, located on Water Street in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Framingham Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for future success.
Beyond the classroom, Hemenway is known for its strong sense of community and active partnership between educators, families, and the wider Framingham area. The school offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility. By maintaining a focus on equity and high expectations, Hemenway Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive in a global society.
For more information, contact Hemenway at (508) 626-9149 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Framingham, MA 01701-3213
(508) 626-9149
HEMENWAY is a public school in Framingham, MA with about 568 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Framingham
- Total Students:
- 568
- Teachers:
- 42.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 568 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HEMENWAY is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Asian
- 8.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.