CORNELIUS M CALLAHAN

Cornelius M Callahan is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norwood school district, located in Norwood, MA with about 219 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. 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 20 teachers, Cornelius M Callahan has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 Cornelius M. Callahan Elementary School, located at 116 Garfield Avenue in Norwood, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Norwood Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character building, the school aims to prepare children to be thoughtful, responsible, and engaged members of their community.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Norwood school system, which prioritizes innovation, technology integration, and collaboration between educators, parents, and the community. Through a variety of programs and dedicated staff, Callahan Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every learner has the resources necessary to succeed. For more information on their specific educational initiatives, enrollment procedures, or school calendar, visitors can explore their official website at http://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/callahan.

For more information, contact Cornelius M Callahan at (781) 762-0693 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

116 Garfield Avenue
Norwood, MA 02062
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CORNELIUS M CALLAHAN is a public Title I school in Norwood, MA with about 219 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Norwood
Total Students:
219
Teachers:
20.29
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
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 219 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CORNELIUS M CALLAHAN is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.8%
Black or African American
9.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
5.5%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.