Boyden

1852 Washington Street
Walpole, MA 02081

www.walpole.k12.ma.us/boy/

408 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Boyden Elementary School, located at 1852 Washington Street in Walpole, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational institution within the Walpole Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on developing the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with collaborative learning, Boyden aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and resilient. Through a combination of experienced faculty, active parent involvement, and a variety of enrichment programs, Boyden strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, current events, or curriculum standards, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication and resources.

408

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boyden
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	36
Black	34
Asian	12
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
311 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
36 (8.8 %)
Black
34 (8.3 %)
Asian
12 (2.9 %)
Two or More
12 (2.9 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Walpole
Phone:	(508)660-7216
Website:	http://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/boy/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67