John P Oldham

165 Prospect Street
Norwood, MA 02062

www.norwood.k12.ma.us/oldham

275 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

The John P. Oldham Elementary School, located on Prospect Street in Norwood, Massachusetts, is a public primary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its students. As part of the Norwood Public Schools district, the institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the social sciences while promoting the social-emotional development of every child.

Beyond core academics, the Oldham School is known for its commitment to creating a vibrant community culture where parental involvement and student participation are highly encouraged. The school focuses on preparing young learners for future success by integrating technology into the classroom, encouraging critical thinking, and nurturing a sense of civic responsibility. Through a blend of dedicated faculty, inclusive programming, and a focus on the "whole child," the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

275

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John P Oldham
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	34
Black	34
Asian	9
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
185 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (12.4 %)
Black
34 (12.4 %)
Asian
9 (3.3 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.5 %)
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:	Norwood
Phone:	(781)769-2417
Website:	http://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/oldham
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 49