Blanchard Memorial School

493 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, MA 01719

blanchard.abschools.org/

506 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Blanchard Memorial School, located in Boxborough, Massachusetts, serves as the primary elementary school for the local community and is a key member of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. The school provides a supportive, student-centered learning environment dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to the upper levels of the regional school system.

Beyond its academic focus, Blanchard Memorial is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership between educators, students, and families. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusion and respect, encouraging students to become engaged, responsible citizens. With its well-maintained facilities and a commitment to personalized instruction, Blanchard Memorial strives to create a nurturing space where every student has the opportunity to thrive and discover their unique potential.

506

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blanchard Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	48
Black	16
Asian	140
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
270 (53.5 %)
Asian
140 (27.7 %)
Hispanic
48 (9.5 %)
Two or More
30 (5.9 %)
Black
16 (3.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Acton-Boxborough
Phone:	(978)263-4569
Website:	http://blanchard.abschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 67