Comprehensive Grammar School

www.methuen.k12.ma.us

1,046 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Comprehensive Grammar School, located at 100 Howe Street in Methuen, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Methuen Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. By focusing on the intellectual and social development of its student body, the school aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Methuen educational community, the school benefits from the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. The institution utilizes its resources to engage students in a variety of learning opportunities, often integrating technology and traditional teaching methods to meet diverse educational needs. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can visit their official website at http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us.

1,046

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Comprehensive Grammar School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	525
Black	111
Asian	40
Two or More	23

Hispanic
525 (50.2%)
White
347 (33.2%)
Black
111 (10.6%)
Asian
40 (3.8%)
Two or More
23 (2.2%)

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:	Methuen
Phone:	(978)722-9051
Website:	http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,046
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 88

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 149