Hildreth Elementary School

27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451

www.psharvard.org

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hildreth Elementary School, located in Harvard, Massachusetts, is a community-focused public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Harvard Public Schools district, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, small class sizes, and a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and administrators work together to support a rigorous curriculum tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Hildreth Elementary offers a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to cultivate curiosity and civic responsibility. Its location in the quiet, historic town of Harvard provides a safe and supportive backdrop for learning, while the school’s dedication to innovative teaching methods ensures that students are well-prepared for middle school and beyond. For families seeking a community-oriented educational experience with strong local roots, Hildreth serves as a cornerstone of the Harvard educational system.

460

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hildreth Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	25
Black	12
Asian	58
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
325 (70.7 %)
Asian
58 (12.6 %)
Two or More
39 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.4 %)
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:	Harvard
Phone:	(978)456-4145
Website:	http://www.psharvard.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 80