Varnum Brook

www.nmrsd.org/vbes

633 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Varnum Brook Elementary School, located in Pepperell, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 6. As part of the North Middlesex Regional School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a sense of community among its diverse student population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Varnum Brook focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience by integrating technology into the classroom and promoting positive behavioral interventions. The school values strong partnerships with families and the local community, often coordinating events and communication to ensure parents are actively engaged in their children’s education. With a mission to prepare students for success in the middle school years and beyond, the faculty and staff emphasize creating a safe, respectful, and motivating environment for every learner.

633

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Varnum Brook
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	61
Black	16
Asian	21
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

White
506 (79.9 %)
Hispanic
61 (9.6 %)
Two or More
28 (4.4 %)
Asian
21 (3.3 %)
Black
16 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	North Middlesex
Phone:	(978)433-6722
Website:	http://www.nmrsd.org/vbes
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 130