Shawsheen Elementary

298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Shawsheen Elementary School, located in Wilmington, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Wilmington Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the development of the "whole child" by balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with social-emotional growth. Its mission is centered on preparing students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning, while maintaining close ties with the local community to support student achievement.

As part of the broader Wilmington Public School system, the school leverages district-wide resources to provide students with access to modern educational tools, technology, and specialized instructional support. The school culture emphasizes inclusivity and communication, frequently engaging parents and guardians through active school-home partnerships. By prioritizing a safe, nurturing, and structured atmosphere, Shawsheen Elementary aims to ensure that every student reaches their full potential while transitioning successfully through their formative elementary years.

387

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawsheen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	15
Black	5
Asian	30
Two or More	23

White
314 (81.1 %)
Asian
30 (7.8 %)
Two or More
23 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.9 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)

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:	Wilmington
Phone:	(978)694-6030
Website:	http://wpsk12.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 101