BENNETT-HEMENWAY
Bennett-Hemenway is a public elementary school that is part of the Natick school district, located in Natick, MA with about 594 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Bennett-Hemenway 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.
Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School, locally known as "Ben-Hem," is a public K-4 elementary school located in Natick, Massachusetts, and is part of the Natick Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse community of learners and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while encouraging student curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of civic responsibility.
Beyond academics, Bennett-Hemenway is recognized for its strong school culture and emphasis on community engagement. The school actively promotes a supportive atmosphere where collaboration between faculty, families, and students is highly valued. With various enrichment programs and a focus on educating the "whole child," Ben-Hem strives to prepare its students for success in higher grades while helping them develop into compassionate, lifelong learners within the broader Natick community.
For more information, contact Bennett-Hemenway at (508) 647-6580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 647-6580
http://www.natickps.org
BENNETT-HEMENWAY is a public school in Natick, MA with about 594 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Natick
- Total Students:
- 594
- Teachers:
- 38.7
- 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 594 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENNETT-HEMENWAY is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.4%
- Asian
- 11.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.