Edgartown Elementary

www.edgartownschool.org

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Edgartown Elementary School, located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for the community's early childhood and middle-level education. As part of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools system, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character. The school creates a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators focus on meeting the diverse needs of their students through a blend of traditional academics, arts, and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Edgartown Elementary is deeply integrated into the unique environment of the island, often leveraging its coastal location to enhance learning experiences. The school places a high priority on fostering a sense of community, collaboration, and environmental stewardship among its student body. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, the faculty works closely with families to ensure that every child is equipped with the foundational skills and social-emotional tools necessary to succeed in a changing world.

357

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgartown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	104
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	8

White
205 (57.4%)
Hispanic
104 (29.1%)
Black
21 (5.9%)
Two or More
18 (5.0%)
American Indian
8 (2.2%)
Asian
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:	Edgartown
Phone:	(508)627-3316
Website:	http://www.edgartownschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
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 8

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 41