TRURO CENTRAL

Truro Central is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Truro school district, located in Truro, MA with about 103 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 16 teachers, Truro Central has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Truro Central School, located at 317 Route 6 in Truro, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public educational institution for the town's preschool through sixth-grade students. Situated on the outer reaches of Cape Cod, the school is known for its intimate, community-oriented environment that emphasizes personalized learning. As part of the Truro Public Schools district, the institution prides itself on integrating the unique coastal landscape and local history into its curriculum, fostering a close connection between students and their surrounding environment.

The school is dedicated to cultivating a supportive academic atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility. With its small class sizes and a committed faculty, Truro Central focuses on meeting the individual needs of its diverse student body while maintaining high academic standards. By blending traditional core subjects with enrichment programs and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for their future transitions to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Truro Central at (508) 487-1558 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666
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TRURO CENTRAL is a public Title I school in Truro, MA with about 103 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Truro
Total Students:
103
Teachers:
16.17
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 103 students

White
68.9%
Two or more races
14.6%
Hispanic/Latino
12.6%
Black or African American
3.9%

Female
56.3%
Male
43.7%

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.