HALIFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Halifax Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Halifax school district, located in Halifax, MA with about 597 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 39 teachers, Halifax Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Halifax Elementary School, located at 464 Plymouth Street in Halifax, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational institution within the Silver Lake Regional School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. By integrating modern curriculum standards with a focus on community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for their transition to the middle school level while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

As part of the Silver Lake Regional School District, Halifax Elementary benefits from the collaborative resources and shared educational vision of the larger district. The school’s website (http://hes.slrsd.org) serves as a central hub for families to access important information, including school calendars, faculty directories, and updates on district-wide policies. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact Halifax Elementary at (781) 293-2581 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

464 Plymouth Street
Halifax, MA 02338
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HALIFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Halifax, MA with about 597 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Halifax
Total Students:
597
Teachers:
39
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
6th 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 597 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HALIFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.