John A Bishop

www.arlington.k12.ma.us

375 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The **John A. Bishop Elementary School**, located at 25 Columbia Road in Arlington, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive community. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development to ensure students are prepared for both their future schooling and their roles as responsible citizens.

The school is recognized for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and community members work together to enhance the student experience. With a strong focus on high academic standards, the curriculum is designed to challenge students while accommodating diverse learning needs. By utilizing the resources of the Arlington Public Schools network, Bishop Elementary creates an engaging environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning within the local neighborhood.

375

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John A Bishop
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	26
Black	4
Asian	42
Two or More	52

White
251 (66.9%)
Two or More
52 (13.9%)
Asian
42 (11.2%)
Hispanic
26 (6.9%)
Black
4 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arlington
Phone:	(781)316-3791
Website:	http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64