Beatrice H Wood Elementary

72 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762

www.plainville.k12.ma.us

355 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Beatrice H. Wood Elementary School, located at 72 Messenger Street in Plainville, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plainville Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and encouraging community involvement, the school strives to prepare young learners for future academic success while cultivating a sense of curiosity and responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced education that integrates classroom instruction with enrichment opportunities. As part of a smaller school district, Beatrice H. Wood Elementary benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to meet the individual needs of every student. For those seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative policies, the district's official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and community engagement.

355

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beatrice H Wood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	28
Black	20
Asian	10
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
280 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.9 %)
Black
20 (5.6 %)
Two or More
16 (4.5 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Plainville
Phone:	(508)699-1312
Website:	http://www.plainville.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 3 87

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 92