Charlton Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlton Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charlton Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charlton Elementary School?
328 students attend Charlton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Charlton Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlton Elementary School?
Charlton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charlton Elementary School offer ?
Charlton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charlton Elementary School part of?
Charlton Elementary School is part of Dudley-Charlton Regional School District.
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