Northbridge Elementary School

21 Crescent Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588

www.nps.org/northbridge-elementary

953 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W. Edward Balmer Elementary School, located at 21 Crescent Street in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Northbridge Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its students, typically catering to the primary grade levels. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from families and the surrounding community. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty at W. Edward Balmer strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child is equipped with the essential skills required for their academic journey. For more specific information regarding their current programs, school calendar, or administrative contact details, you can visit their official website at http://www.nps.org/balmer.

953

Total Students

80.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northbridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	805
Hispanic	112
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
805 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
112 (11.8 %)
Two or More
18 (1.9 %)
Black
17 (1.8 %)
Asian
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:	Northbridge
Phone:	(508)234-8161
Website:	http://www.nps.org/northbridge-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	953
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 98

Kindergarten 146

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 155

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 135