Old Post Road

99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032

www.walpole.k12.ma.us/opr/

457 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Old Post Road School is a public elementary school located in East Walpole, Massachusetts, serving students in the Walpole Public School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills and critical thinking, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school community is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and administrators work closely together to ensure student success. Old Post Road prioritizes the development of the "whole child," offering various programs and activities that encourage creativity, community involvement, and personal responsibility. By maintaining a close-knit school culture, the institution strives to cultivate a safe and engaging space where students feel valued, inspired, and motivated to reach their full potential.

457

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Post Road
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	48
Black	12
Asian	15
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
353 (77.2 %)
Hispanic
48 (10.5 %)
Two or More
28 (6.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.3 %)
Black
12 (2.6 %)
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:	Walpole
Phone:	(508)660-7219
Website:	http://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/opr/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 54

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 71