Royalston Community School

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Royalston Community School is a small, rural public elementary school located in the town of Royalston, Massachusetts. Serving students from prekindergarten through sixth grade, the school prides itself on its close-knit, community-focused environment. Because of its size, the school is able to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and families, emphasizing a personalized approach to education that addresses the unique needs of each child within a supportive, small-town setting.

The school is part of the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District and is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded academic experience that integrates core curriculum with community values. By leveraging its scenic, quiet location, Royalston Community School often utilizes its environment to enhance learning, encouraging students to engage deeply with both their local community and their academic responsibilities. It functions as a central hub for the town, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that values individual growth and civic participation.

158

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Royalston Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
142 (89.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (7.0 %)
Two or More
3 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Athol-Royalston
Phone:	(978)249-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 23

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 16