SCHOFIELD
Schofield is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wellesley school district, located in Wellesley, MA with about 377 students offering grade levels from 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 25 teachers, Schofield has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Schofield Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the suburban community of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is part of the Wellesley Public Schools district, which is consistently recognized for its high academic standards and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous academic instruction with the social-emotional development of its students.
The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in enriching the student experience. Located on Cedar Street, Schofield utilizes its position within the Wellesley community to integrate local resources into its curriculum. By prioritizing inclusivity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, Schofield Elementary strives to prepare its students for success both within the classroom and as engaged members of the broader community.
For more information, contact Schofield at (781) 446-6280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 446-6280
http://wellesleyps.org/schofield
SCHOFIELD is a public Title I school in Wellesley, MA with about 377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wellesley
- Total Students:
- 377
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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
* 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 377 students
- White
- 65.5%
- Asian
- 16.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.8%
- Male
- 46.2%
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.