Bennett-Hemenway

www.natickps.org

480 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School, locally known as "Ben-Hem," is a public K-4 elementary school located in Natick, Massachusetts, and is part of the Natick Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse community of learners and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while encouraging student curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of civic responsibility.

Beyond academics, Bennett-Hemenway is recognized for its strong school culture and emphasis on community engagement. The school actively promotes a supportive atmosphere where collaboration between faculty, families, and students is highly valued. With various enrichment programs and a focus on educating the "whole child," Ben-Hem strives to prepare its students for success in higher grades while helping them develop into compassionate, lifelong learners within the broader Natick community.

480

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett-Hemenway
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	44
Black	9
Asian	74
Two or More	27

White
326 (67.9 %)
Asian
74 (15.4 %)
Hispanic
44 (9.2 %)
Two or More
27 (5.6 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)

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:	Natick
Phone:	(508)647-6580
Website:	http://www.natickps.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
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

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 102