FRANCIS T BRESNAHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newburyport school district, located in Newburyport, MA with about 615 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 53 teachers, Francis T Bresnahan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

The Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School, located at 333 High Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, serves as a key foundational institution within the Newburyport Public School district. Catering to younger students in the community, the school focuses on fostering early academic development, social-emotional learning, and a supportive environment designed to prepare children for their future educational transitions. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence, the Bresnahan School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both curiosity and personal growth.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the local Newburyport community. It benefits from a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and administrators, all working together to maintain an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity. With a mission rooted in creating a safe and engaging space for early learners, the school utilizes modern educational practices and community resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed as they build the building blocks of their lifelong learning journey.

For more information, contact Francis T Bresnahan Elementary at (978) 465-4431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
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FRANCIS T BRESNAHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newburyport, MA with about 615 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Newburyport
Total Students:
615
Teachers:
53.35
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 615 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANCIS T BRESNAHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Asian
2.0%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black or African American
1.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.