Decius Beebe Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
92%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
8%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Decius Beebe Elementary School?
233 students attend Decius Beebe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Decius Beebe Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Decius Beebe Elementary School offer ?
Decius Beebe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Decius Beebe Elementary School part of?
Decius Beebe Elementary School is part of Melrose School District.
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