Bournedale Elementary School

41 Ernest Valerie Road
Bournedale, MA 02532

www.bourneps.org

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Bournedale Elementary School, located in the village of Bournedale within the town of Bourne, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational learning environment for the local community. Operating under the Bourne Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the quiet, residential character of the Bournedale area, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where students, staff, and families collaborate. Beyond the standard curriculum, Bournedale Elementary emphasizes the importance of character education and community citizenship, encouraging students to become active and respectful participants in their school and town. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.bourneps.org.

402

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bournedale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	29
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	40

White
320 (79.6 %)
Two or More
40 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
29 (7.2 %)
Asian
10 (2.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Bourne
Phone:	(508)759-7437
Website:	http://www.bourneps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 67

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 109