Burgess Elementary

45 Burgess School Rd
Sturbridge, MA 01566

www.tantasqua.org/burgess

877 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Burgess Elementary School, located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the Tantasqua Regional School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in preschool through grade six, emphasizing a strong foundation in core academics while fostering personal growth. Its mission is deeply rooted in the Tantasqua district’s commitment to academic excellence, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within a supportive, community-focused setting.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Burgess Elementary is known for its dedication to developing the "whole child." The school integrates technology into the classroom, offers specialized support services, and provides various extracurricular opportunities to engage students' diverse interests. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between faculty, staff, parents, and the broader Sturbridge community, Burgess strives to ensure a smooth educational transition for its students as they prepare for the middle and high school levels within the regional district.

877

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burgess Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	717
Hispanic	86
Black	6
Asian	13
Two or More	54

White
717 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
86 (9.8 %)
Two or More
54 (6.2 %)
Asian
13 (1.5 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Sturbridge
Phone:	(508)347-7041
Website:	http://www.tantasqua.org/burgess
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	877
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 130