Lt Eleazer Davis

www.bedfordps.org/davis-elementary

514 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Lt. Elezer Davis School, located in Bedford, Massachusetts, is an elementary school that serves the youngest students in the district, typically covering the preschool and kindergarten grade levels. As part of the Bedford Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment designed to build a strong educational foundation. Its curriculum emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational mathematical skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to higher elementary grades.

Beyond its core academics, the Davis School is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to "the whole child." The school emphasizes collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and the wider Bedford community to support student growth. With a focus on play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, the school provides a welcoming atmosphere where young learners can explore their curiosity and develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

514

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lt Eleazer Davis
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	29
Black	23
Asian	111
Two or More	32

White
319 (62.1 %)
Asian
111 (21.6 %)
Two or More
32 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (5.6 %)
Black
23 (4.5 %)

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:	Bedford
Phone:	(781)275-6804
Website:	http://www.bedfordps.org/davis-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 44

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 184