Schofield

333 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Schofield Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the suburban community of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is part of the Wellesley Public Schools district, which is consistently recognized for its high academic standards and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous academic instruction with the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in enriching the student experience. Located on Cedar Street, Schofield utilizes its position within the Wellesley community to integrate local resources into its curriculum. By prioritizing inclusivity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, Schofield Elementary strives to prepare its students for success both within the classroom and as engaged members of the broader community.

333

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schofield
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	21
Black	14
Asian	64
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
217 (65.2 %)
Asian
64 (19.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (6.3 %)
Two or More
16 (4.8 %)
Black
14 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Wellesley
Phone:	(781)446-6280
Website:	http://wellesleyps.org/schofield
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
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 45

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 63