Byam School

Byam School, a mid-tier elementary campus in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, operated by Chelmsford, instructs 510 students, covering grades K through 4. Enrollment runs roughly 34% bigger than the state mean of about 381.

Across the 8 schools in Chelmsford (5,068 students total), Byam School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Byam School shows that White students make up the majority at 65%. Beyond that, the school shows 15% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Black. Compared to Middlesex County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Around the school, Middlesex County reports that the typical household earns roughly $130,847 per year, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Middlesex County's 386 public schools (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students), Byam School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Nashoba Valley Technical High School, roughly 1.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outer-ring area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Byam School has changed only slightly, going from 506 students in 2018 to 510 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 76% to 65%.

On the community side, the feed for Byam School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.