Major Howard W. Beal School

schools.shrewsburyma.gov/beal

609 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Major Howard W. Beal School, located at 1 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational early childhood education center for the local community. As part of the Shrewsbury Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment specifically designed for the district's youngest learners, typically encompassing preschool and kindergarten students. The school emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational academic skills to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

The school is well-regarded for its modern, purpose-built facility that prioritizes accessibility and age-appropriate learning spaces. By integrating play-based instruction with structured curriculum, Beal School aims to cultivate a sense of curiosity and community among its students. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details—such as class schedules, district policies, or school initiatives—can find comprehensive resources and updates through their official website at [schools.shrewsburyma.gov/beal](http://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/beal).

609

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Major Howard W. Beal School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	66
Black	15
Asian	253
Two or More	29
American Indian	7

Asian
253 (41.5 %)
White
239 (39.2 %)
Hispanic
66 (10.8 %)
Two or More
29 (4.8 %)
Black
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
7 (1.1 %)

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:	Shrewsbury
Phone:	(508)841-8860
Website:	http://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/beal
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 121

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 131