Byam School

www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/byam

501 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Byam Elementary School, located at 25 Maple Road in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Chelmsford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children to become curious, lifelong learners while encouraging them to reach their full potential within a community-oriented setting.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Byam Elementary actively engages with families and the surrounding Chelmsford community to enrich the educational experience. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs, supported by dedicated staff and resources aimed at helping students thrive. For parents and community members interested in learning more about school programs, curriculum standards, or upcoming events, the school provides updated information through its official website at [www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/byam](http://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/byam).

501

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byam School
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	57
Black	19
Asian	68
Two or More	24

White
333 (66.5 %)
Asian
68 (13.6 %)
Hispanic
57 (11.4 %)
Two or More
24 (4.8 %)
Black
19 (3.8 %)

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:	Chelmsford
Phone:	(978)251-5144
Website:	http://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/byam
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 103

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 94