E J Harrington

21 Dexter Street
Lynn, MA 01902

www.lynnschools.org

687 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

E.J. Harrington Elementary School is a public school located at 21 Dexter Street in Lynn, Massachusetts. Serving students in the Lynn Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. As part of a diverse urban school district, Harrington strives to create an inclusive environment that supports the varying needs of its student population while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lynn Public Schools, which prioritizes high standards for student achievement and the integration of technology and modern curriculum resources into the classroom. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Lynn Public Schools website at [http://www.lynnschools.org](http://www.lynnschools.org).

687

Total Students

57.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E J Harrington
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	542
Black	55
Asian	28
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
542 (78.9%)
Black
55 (8.0%)
White
48 (7.0%)
Asian
28 (4.1%)
Two or More
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Lynn
Phone:	(781)477-7380
Website:	http://www.lynnschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 75

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for E J Harrington
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for E J Harrington
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	45.9%
Male	372	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)