West Barnstable Elementary

2463 Main St Route 6A
West Barnstable, MA 02668

www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/Domain/11

264 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

West Barnstable Elementary School, located on historic Route 6A in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, is a small, community-focused school serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Barnstable Public Schools district, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where early childhood development is the primary focus. Its location in a rural, village-like setting allows for a tight-knit school community that emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to build a solid academic foundation while supporting the social-emotional growth of its youngest learners. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and curiosity-driven learning, West Barnstable Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to upper-elementary levels within the district. With an emphasis on character building and individualized attention, the school remains a cornerstone of the West Barnstable community, dedicated to providing a safe and engaging space for children to begin their educational journey.

264

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Barnstable Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	47
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	26

White
174 (65.9 %)
Hispanic
47 (17.8 %)
Two or More
26 (9.8 %)
Black
11 (4.2 %)
Asian
6 (2.3 %)

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:	Barnstable
Phone:	(508)362-4949
Website:	http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/Domain/11
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Barnstable Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Barnstable Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	40.9%
Male	156	59.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd