Jonathan Bright Elementary School serves 118 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
32%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
54%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jonathan Bright Elementary School?
118 students attend Jonathan Bright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jonathan Bright Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonathan Bright Elementary School?
Jonathan Bright Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jonathan Bright Elementary School offer ?
Jonathan Bright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jonathan Bright Elementary School part of?
Jonathan Bright Elementary School is part of Waltham School District.
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