Crocker Elementary

crocker.fitchburg.k12.ma.us

610 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Crocker Elementary School, located on Bigelow Drive in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Fitchburg Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students in their early academic years can develop both socially and intellectually. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community values, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for continued success as they progress through the district's middle and high school levels.

The school’s website reflects a commitment to transparent communication between staff, students, and families. It provides essential resources, including school calendars, educational programs, and district updates, which help facilitate an active partnership with the local community. Through its focus on academic growth, character development, and student engagement, Crocker Elementary strives to create a positive, structured, and nurturing space that encourages young learners to reach their full potential.

610

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crocker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	343
Black	64
Asian	18
Two or More	38
American Indian	5

Hispanic
343 (56.2%)
White
142 (23.3%)
Black
64 (10.5%)
Two or More
38 (6.2%)
Asian
18 (3.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)

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:	Fitchburg
Phone:	(978)345-3290
Website:	http://crocker.fitchburg.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 121