Stearns

stearns.pittsfield.net

234 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stearns Elementary School, located at 75 Lebanon Avenue in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serves as a local academic institution dedicated to fostering the educational and personal growth of its student body. As part of the Pittsfield Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, literacy, and social development. Its mission typically aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for middle school success while encouraging a positive, inclusive community atmosphere.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student support, acting as a central resource for families in the Pittsfield area. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Stearns aims to equip its students with the essential skills and critical thinking abilities required for long-term academic achievement. For families interested in specific curriculum details, extracurricular opportunities, or recent school initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at [stearns.pittsfield.net](http://stearns.pittsfield.net).

234

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stearns
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	22
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	19

White
178 (76.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (9.4 %)
Two or More
19 (8.1 %)
Black
12 (5.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)

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:	Pittsfield
Phone:	(413)499-9554
Website:	http://stearns.pittsfield.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stearns
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stearns
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	93	39.7%
Male	141	60.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th