Enrollment
288
Elementary
DISTRICT 336 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHBRIDGE·NCES 251101001763
Charlton Street
220 Charlton Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 · (508) 764-5475 · Worcester County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL288 STUDENTS
F
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 0% of Massachusetts public elementary schools
- FTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 9 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 3% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 2% |
| Grade 2 | 64 | 22% |
| Grade 3 | 70 | 24% |
| Grade 4 | 69 | 24% |
| Grade 5 | 61 | 21% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Charlton Street→Southbridge Middle School
Based on grade levels within Southbridge. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
5.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -23.0pp since 2016
Math
2.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -29.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 5 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 2 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 23 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 29 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 5.0% | 2.0% |
| 2023-24 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
| 2022-23 | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| 2021-22 | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| 2020-21 | 26.0% | 6.0% |
| 2018-19 | 22.0% | 8.0% |
| 2017-18 | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| 2016-17 | 28.0% | 31.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Charlton Street ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 2.0% | #920 of 920 no change | #113 of 113 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 5.0% | #918 of 920 ▲ 1 | #113 of 113 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 288 | #750 of 1,086 | #98 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #742 of 938 | #78 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.7% | #481 of 938 | #63 of 124 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.1% | #408 of 602 | #49 of 77 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
288
+19 (+7%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 452
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 11.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 288 | 21 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 283 | 26 | 10.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 249 | 23.4 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 269 | 23 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 310 | 32.2 | 9.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 442 | 32 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 398 | 32 | 12.4:1 | 76% (303) |
| 2000-01 | 461 | N/A | N/A | 50% (231) |
| 1990-91 | 452 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Charlton Street.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (310 to 288); teachers down 35% (32.2 to 21).
About Charlton Street
Charlton Street is a low-enrollment elementary school that serves part of Southbridge, Massachusetts. The school's 288 students are in pre-K through 5. Statewide, elementary schools in Massachusetts average about 381 students each.
Southbridge includes 6 schools. Together they enroll 1,828 students.
By race and ethnicity, Charlton Street is 65% Hispanic. Other reported shares: 27% White, 3% Black, 2% multiracial, and 2% Asian. That compares with about 14% Hispanic among all Worcester County residents. By the diversity index, Charlton Street comes in at 51%.
With 21 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Charlton Street was 13.7:1. The 12.2:1 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts is lower than this school's figure.
The allk12 Grade for Charlton Street is F. Compared with Massachusetts public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 0% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Across Worcester County, median household income is about $95,939, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 40% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The public schools of Worcester County number 257 and enroll about 121,490.
Nearby, Southbridge High School is about 0.9 miles away. Charlton Street is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Charlton Street has an NCES locale of Town: Fringe.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 7%, from 269 to 288. The school's ratio rose from 11.7:1 to 13.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Charlton Street covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Worcester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Southbridge
- Southbridge High SchoolHigh · 419 students
- Eastford RoadElementary · 397 students
- Southbridge Middle SchoolMiddle · 380 students
- West StreetElementary · 323 students
- Southbridge AcademyHigh · 21 students
Other schools in Southbridge
- Southbridge High SchoolHigh · 419 students
- Eastford RoadElementary · 397 students
- Southbridge Middle SchoolMiddle · 380 students
- West StreetElementary · 323 students
- Southbridge AcademyHigh · 21 students
Nearby schools
- Southbridge High School0.9 mi · 419
- Southbridge Middle School0.9 mi · 380
- Southbridge Academy1.0 mi · 21
- Eastford Road1.3 mi · 397
- West Street1.4 mi · 323
- Burgess Elementary4.4 mi · 842
Frequently asked questions
About Charlton StreetHow many students attend Charlton Street?
Charlton Street enrolls approximately 288 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Charlton Street serve?
Charlton Street serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlton Street?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Charlton Street is approximately 13.7:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Charlton Street?
At Charlton Street, the student body is approximately 27% White, 65% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Charlton Street?
Charlton Street is overseen by Southbridge in Worcester County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.