Thoreau

thoreau.concordps.org/

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thoreau Elementary School, located at 29 Prairie Street in Concord, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Concord Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth. By aligning its curriculum with the high educational standards of the Concord community, Thoreau aims to provide a comprehensive foundation in core subjects while also emphasizing social-emotional development and civic responsibility.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic and cultural fabric of Concord, frequently leveraging its location to enhance student learning. With a focus on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction, Thoreau strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, promoting an environment where collaborative learning and school spirit are prioritized to ensure every student feels valued and prepared for future academic success.

401

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thoreau
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	32
Black	6
Asian	41
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
276 (68.8%)
Two or More
45 (11.2%)
Asian
41 (10.2%)
Hispanic
32 (8.0%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Concord
Phone:	(978)318-1300
Website:	http://thoreau.concordps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 66