Washington

washington.lowell.k12.ma.us

252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

The Washington Elementary School, located on Wilder Street in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a public school serving a diverse student population in the Lowell Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens who are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Lowell community, the Washington School places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, families, and the neighborhood. The school’s administration and faculty utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of their students, often incorporating technology and community resources to enhance the classroom experience. With a dedication to equity and high expectations, the Washington School continues to serve as a vital educational anchor in the Lowell area, promoting both excellence and a strong sense of school spirit.

252

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	69
Black	23
Asian	106
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
106 (42.1%)
Hispanic
69 (27.4%)
White
36 (14.3%)
Black
23 (9.1%)
Two or More
15 (6.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Lowell
Phone:	(978)937-7635
Website:	http://washington.lowell.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 28

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	42.9%
Male	144	57.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th