Peabody

peabody.cpsd.us/

314 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Peabody School, located at 70 Rindge Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from junior kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Cambridge Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a love for learning. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the individualized support necessary to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, the Peabody School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes enrichment in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school places a strong value on family and community engagement, encouraging active participation from parents to help create a collaborative environment. By cultivating a culture of curiosity and mutual respect, Peabody strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become responsible, thoughtful citizens in their local and global communities.

314

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peabody
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	20
Black	80
Asian	48
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
128 (41.0%)
Black
80 (25.6%)
Asian
48 (15.4%)
Two or More
35 (11.2%)
Hispanic
20 (6.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Cambridge
Phone:	(617)349-6530
Website:	http://peabody.cpsd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45