CHARLES J PRESCOTT

Charles J Prescott is a public elementary school that is part of the Norwood school district, located in Norwood, MA with about 249 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Charles J Prescott has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Charles J. Prescott Elementary School is a public institution located in Norwood, Massachusetts, serving students in the surrounding community. As part of the Norwood Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education, emphasizing core academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and social-emotional development.

The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative culture that involves families and the community in the educational process. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, Prescott Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a commitment to high academic standards and inclusive learning practices that cater to the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Charles J Prescott at (781) 762-6497 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

66 Richland Road
Norwood, MA 02062
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CHARLES J PRESCOTT is a public school in Norwood, MA with about 249 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Norwood
Total Students:
249
Teachers:
20.1
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 249 students

White
60.6%
Asian
25.7%
Black or African American
6.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Two or more races
3.6%

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.