W EDWARD BALMER
W Edward Balmer is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northbridge school district, located in Whitinsville, MA with about 505 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 4th 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 37 teachers, W Edward Balmer 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.
W. Edward Balmer Elementary School, located at 21 Crescent Street in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Northbridge Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its students, typically catering to the primary grade levels. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from families and the surrounding community. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty at W. Edward Balmer strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child is equipped with the essential skills required for their academic journey. For more specific information regarding their current programs, school calendar, or administrative contact details, you can visit their official website at http://www.nps.org/balmer.
For more information, contact W Edward Balmer at (508) 234-8161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
http://www.nps.org/balmer
W EDWARD BALMER is a public Title I school in Whitinsville, MA with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northbridge
- Total Students:
- 505
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 505 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending W EDWARD BALMER is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.