Memorial Spaulding

250 Brookline Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459

memorialspaulding.newton.k12.ma.us/

397 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School, located in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, is a prominent public school serving students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Newton Public Schools district, the institution is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and fostering a collaborative community environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity, supported by a dedicated staff that focuses on meeting the diverse needs of every student.

The school is highly regarded for its inclusive culture, which prioritizes parent involvement and active community engagement. Beyond core academics, Memorial Spaulding offers various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' interests and personal growth. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a supportive, nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle school but also to become thoughtful and responsible members of the wider community.

397

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Spaulding
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	36
Black	22
Asian	102
Two or More	21

White
216 (54.4 %)
Asian
102 (25.7 %)
Hispanic
36 (9.1 %)
Black
22 (5.5 %)
Two or More
21 (5.3 %)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-9600
Website:	http://memorialspaulding.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 56

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 81