Harrington

harrington.lexingtonma.org

374 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harrington Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Lexington, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Lexington Public School District, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and preparing students for success in a diverse and global society. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology.

The school is well-known for its inclusive atmosphere and its active partnership between teachers, parents, and the local community. By focusing on social-emotional learning alongside traditional curriculum standards, Harrington strives to cultivate a safe, welcoming, and intellectually stimulating environment. Its location in the highly-rated Lexington school system makes it a central hub for families who value a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both individual growth and collaborative learning.

374

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrington
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	23
Black	33
Asian	184
Two or More	33

Asian
184 (49.2%)
White
101 (27.0%)
Black
33 (8.8%)
Two or More
33 (8.8%)
Hispanic
23 (6.1%)

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:	Lexington
Phone:	(781)860-0012
Website:	http://harrington.lexingtonma.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 84