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Walter J. Paton School

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts · Grades K to 4 · Shrewsbury

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About Walter J. Paton School

Walter J. Paton School is a public school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, serving kindergarten through grade 4. Enrollment was 269 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Shrewsbury. With about 22.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Worcester County. Shrewsbury School District runs 8 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 51 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	58 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Phone	(508) 841-8626
School district	Shrewsbury
Grades	K to 4
Students (2024-25)	269
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	22.2
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Worcester County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 251077001719). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Lilliput Early Childhood CenterPrivate · Grades PreK to 1Shrewsbury · 0.2 mi St Mary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Shrewsbury · 0.3 mi St John's High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 7 to 12Shrewsbury · 0.8 mi Sherwood Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 6Shrewsbury · 0.9 mi Oak Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Shrewsbury · 1 mi Spring Street SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4Shrewsbury · 1.1 mi Shrewsbury Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 6Shrewsbury · 1.1 mi Shrewsbury Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 7Shrewsbury · 1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Walter J. Paton School serve?

Walter J. Paton School serves kindergarten through grade 4.

How many students attend Walter J. Paton School?

Walter J. Paton School reported 269 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter J. Paton School?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 269 students and 22.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Walter J. Paton School a public or charter school?

Walter J. Paton School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Walter J. Paton School in?

Walter J. Paton School is part of Shrewsbury School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/shrewsbury-school-district/

Where is Walter J. Paton School located?

Walter J. Paton School is at 58 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. The phone number is (508) 841-8626.

How many other schools are near Walter J. Paton School?

There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of Walter J. Paton School in our directory.