Martinson Elementary

275 Forest Street
Marshfield, MA 02050

www.mpsd.org/mes

461 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Martinson Elementary School, located in Marshfield, Massachusetts, is a core component of the Marshfield Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a collaborative school culture. By integrating a structured curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, Martinson aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged citizens.

The school is deeply connected to the broader Marshfield community and emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and students. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency and communication, providing resources for parents and showcasing the achievements and activities that define the student experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and individualized growth, Martinson Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

461

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martinson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	25
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	16

White
396 (85.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.4 %)
Black
20 (4.3 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Marshfield
Phone:	(781)834-5025
Website:	http://www.mpsd.org/mes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 73

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 72