DENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dennett Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plympton school district, located in Plympton, MA with about 207 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, Dennett 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.

Dennett Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Plympton, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Silver Lake Regional School District, the school is situated in a rural, community-focused setting on Crescent Street. Dennett is known for maintaining a close-knit, supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both foundational literacy and numeracy skills while providing enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and curiosity. Beyond traditional academics, Dennett emphasizes character building and civic responsibility, often leveraging its small-town atmosphere to create an inclusive and welcoming culture for its student body. For those seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community engagement.

For more information, contact Dennett Elementary at (781) 585-3659 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

80 Crescent Street
Plympton, MA 02367
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DENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plympton, MA with about 207 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plympton
Total Students:
207
Teachers:
18.3
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 207 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.