EDMUND HATCH BENNETT

Edmund Hatch Bennett is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Taunton school district, located in Taunton, MA with about 332 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 23 teachers, Edmund Hatch Bennett has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Edmund Hatch Bennett School, located at 47 North Walker Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Taunton Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Edmund Hatch Bennett, a notable 19th-century jurist, legal scholar, and longtime resident of Taunton who served as the first dean of the Boston University School of Law. The building reflects the community-focused nature of Taunton’s neighborhood schools, providing foundational education for children in the local area.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards set by the Taunton Public Schools, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, the Edmund Hatch Bennett School emphasizes a supportive learning environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a connection to local history through its namesake, the school serves as a long-standing fixture in the Taunton community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

For more information, contact Edmund Hatch Bennett at (508) 821-1245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.