JOHN WILLIAM DECAS

John William Decas is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wareham school district, located in Wareham, MA with about 577 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 45 teachers, John William Decas has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

John William Decas Elementary School, located at 760 Main Street in Wareham, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Wareham Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on the foundational academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the community, the school strives to prepare its young learners for ongoing success throughout their educational journey.

As a key component of the Wareham public school system, the institution adheres to the district’s broader mission of providing high-quality, inclusive education that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to early childhood literacy, numeracy, and character development, utilizing resources and curriculum standards designed to meet state benchmarks. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, or district-wide initiatives, parents and community members can visit the official Wareham Public Schools website at [www.warehamps.org/district](http://www.warehamps.org/district).

For more information, contact John William Decas at (508) 291-3530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.