Edward F. Parthum

255 E Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

656 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Edward F. Parthum Elementary School is a public school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, operating as part of the Lawrence Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students are well-rounded and prepared for future academic success.

As part of the Lawrence district’s broader mission, the school focuses on closing achievement gaps and meeting the unique needs of its urban student body. The faculty and administration prioritize community engagement and parental involvement, working to create a collaborative culture that supports student growth both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging district resources and modern instructional strategies, the Edward F. Parthum Elementary School strives to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where all students can reach their full potential.

656

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward F. Parthum
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	614
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
614 (93.6%)
White
23 (3.5%)
Black
13 (2.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
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:	Lawrence
Phone:	(978)691-7200
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 134