Hemenway

www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Domain/17

543 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hemenway Elementary School, located on Water Street in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Framingham Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for future success.

Beyond the classroom, Hemenway is known for its strong sense of community and active partnership between educators, families, and the wider Framingham area. The school offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility. By maintaining a focus on equity and high expectations, Hemenway Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive in a global society.

543

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hemenway
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	142
Black	39
Asian	56
Two or More	45

White
260 (48.0 %)
Hispanic
142 (26.2 %)
Asian
56 (10.3 %)
Two or More
45 (8.3 %)
Black
39 (7.2 %)

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:	Framingham
Phone:	(508)626-9149
Website:	http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Domain/17
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 94