FEDERAL FURNACE SCHOOL

Federal Furnace School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plymouth school district, located in Plymouth, MA with about 386 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 36 teachers, Federal Furnace School 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.

Federal Furnace School, located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Plymouth Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

The curriculum at Federal Furnace is designed to meet rigorous state standards while providing students with opportunities for hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and collaboration. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a positive school culture through various initiatives, school-wide events, and enrichment activities that encourage students to be respectful, responsible, and engaged citizens. By emphasizing inclusive education and individualized instruction, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Federal Furnace School at (508) 830-4360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

860 Federal Furnace Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
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FEDERAL FURNACE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plymouth, MA with about 386 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plymouth
Total Students:
386
Teachers:
36.86
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 386 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FEDERAL FURNACE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.7%
Black or African American
6.5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
0.5%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.