Acushnet Elementary School

www.acushnetschools.us

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Acushnet Elementary School, located at 800 Middle Road in Acushnet, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Acushnet Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects while promoting a sense of school spirit and community engagement.

The school operates with a commitment to preparing students for future success through a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the town of Acushnet. By leveraging its website, http://www.acushnetschools.us, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school events. Overall, Acushnet Elementary is recognized for its efforts to provide a safe, inclusive, and structured setting where young learners can grow, explore their interests, and reach their full potential within the local school system.

556

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acushnet Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	34
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
487 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.1 %)
Two or More
17 (3.1 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Acushnet
Phone:	(508)998-0255
Website:	http://www.acushnetschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 125