Dolbeare

www.wakefieldpublicschools.org

433 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Dolbeare Elementary School, located at 340 Lowell Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is a vital part of the Wakefield Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, Dolbeare aims to prepare its young students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative spirit within the classroom.

Beyond the standard academic offerings, Dolbeare is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and partnership with families. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and various programs designed to engage students in enrichment activities. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, district news, or specific academic calendars, the Wakefield Public Schools website serves as a centralized resource for parents and staff to stay connected and informed throughout the school year.

433

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dolbeare
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	35
Black	5
Asian	20
Two or More	9

White
364 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.1 %)
Asian
20 (4.6 %)
Two or More
9 (2.1 %)
Black
5 (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:	Wakefield
Phone:	(781)246-6480
Website:	http://www.wakefieldpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 78

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 86