Cutler School

237 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982

www.hwschools.net

254 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Cutler School, located at 237 Asbury Street in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving students within the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, the school focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its student body. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of community among its young learners.

The school is characterized by its dedication to close collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader community, reflecting the district’s core values of excellence and inclusivity. Through its website, hwschools.net, the school provides families with resources, updates on academic programs, and information regarding school events. As part of the Hamilton-Wenham regional system, Cutler School aims to prepare students for future academic success by maintaining high standards in instruction and cultivating a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates student achievement.

254

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cutler School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	15
Asian	3
Two or More	5

White
231 (90.9 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.9 %)
Two or More
5 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)

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:	Hamilton-Wenham
Phone:	(978)468-5330
Website:	http://www.hwschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 61