Ralph Wheelock School

17 Elm Street
Medfield, MA 02052

380 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

The Ralph Wheelock School, located at 17 Elm Street in Medfield, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 5. As a core component of the Medfield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of community responsibility as they transition from their primary schooling into middle school.

Beyond its academic programs, the Ralph Wheelock School places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding Medfield community. By utilizing a wide range of instructional resources and providing diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to meet the individual needs of its learners while maintaining high educational standards. For more information regarding school policies, curriculum updates, and district news, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://medfield.net.

380

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Wheelock School
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
337 (88.7 %)
Asian
15 (3.9 %)
Two or More
12 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.6 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Medfield
Phone:	(508)359-6316
Website:	http://medfield.net
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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

Grade 2 179

Grade 3 201