SOUTH RIVER

South River is a public elementary school that is part of the Marshfield school district, located in Marshfield, MA with about 373 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, South River 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 River Elementary School, located at 59 Hatch Street in Marshfield, Massachusetts, is part of the Marshfield Public Schools district. The school serves students in the local community, emphasizing a supportive and engaging educational environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to be active, curious participants in their learning journey.

Beyond its academic core, South River Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community between students, faculty, and families. The school environment is structured to promote inclusivity and collaborative learning, often supported by various school-wide initiatives and programs that encourage student leadership and community involvement. For more specific information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, and district resources, interested individuals can visit their official website at [www.mpsd.org/srs](http://www.mpsd.org/srs).

For more information, contact South River at (781) 834-5030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

59 Hatch Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
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SOUTH RIVER is a public school in Marshfield, MA with about 373 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Marshfield
Total Students:
373
Teachers:
26.09
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 373 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH RIVER is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.