Charlton Elementary School

9 Burlingame Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Charlton Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than 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 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Charlton Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Charlton Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charlton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Charlton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Charlton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Charlton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Charlton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Charlton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charlton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charlton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Charlton Elementary School?
337 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 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charlton Elementary School offer ?
Charlton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlton Elementary School part of?
Charlton Elementary School is part of Dudley-Charlton Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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