DOLBEARE
Dolbeare is a public elementary school that is part of the Wakefield school district, located in Wakefield, MA with about 448 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Dolbeare 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 Dolbeare Elementary School, located at 340 Lowell Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is a vital part of the Wakefield Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, Dolbeare aims to prepare its young students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative spirit within the classroom.
Beyond the standard academic offerings, Dolbeare is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and partnership with families. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and various programs designed to engage students in enrichment activities. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, district news, or specific academic calendars, the Wakefield Public Schools website serves as a centralized resource for parents and staff to stay connected and informed throughout the school year.
For more information, contact Dolbeare at (781) 246-6480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
DOLBEARE is a public school in Wakefield, MA with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wakefield
- Total Students:
- 448
- Teachers:
- 30.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 448 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOLBEARE is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.