Marguerite E Peaslee

peaslee.nsboro.k12.ma.us

251 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Marguerite E. Peaslee School, located on Maple Street in Northborough, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Northborough Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare children for lifelong learning while helping them become responsible members of the community.

The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Northborough area. With a focus on inclusive practices, Peaslee provides a variety of resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through active parent-teacher involvement and a commitment to maintaining a positive school culture, the Marguerite E. Peaslee School strives to create an engaging, safe, and nurturing space where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

251

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marguerite E Peaslee
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	37
Black	6
Asian	27
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	10

White
151 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (14.7 %)
Asian
27 (10.8 %)
Two or More
19 (7.6 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (4.0 %)
Black
6 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Northborough
Phone:	(508)351-7035
Website:	http://peaslee.nsboro.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 34

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 33