Wareham Elementary School

www.warehamps.org/

919 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Minot Forest Elementary School, located at 63 Minot Avenue in Wareham, Massachusetts, is part of the Wareham Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their transition into middle school. Its curriculum is designed to align with state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

As a member of the Wareham Public Schools system, Minot Forest benefits from the district’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and utilize modern instructional practices. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. For those interested in the school’s specific programs, district policies, or calendar information, the [Wareham Public Schools website](http://www.warehamps.org/district) serves as the primary resource for news, administrative contacts, and updates regarding the academic year.

919

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wareham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	654
Hispanic	87
Black	49
Asian	7
Two or More	111
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
654 (71.2 %)
Two or More
111 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
87 (9.5 %)
Black
49 (5.3 %)
American Indian
10 (1.1 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Wareham
Phone:	(508)291-3530
Website:	http://www.warehamps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 185

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 160

Grade 3 183

Grade 4 147