Cunningham School

www.miltonps.org

612 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cunningham Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, located in Milton, Massachusetts. As part of the Milton Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, often emphasizing the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to support the diverse needs of its student population.

Academically, Cunningham focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating opportunities for arts and physical education. The school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on excellence and equity, Cunningham strives to create an atmosphere where all students feel encouraged to explore their interests, think critically, and contribute positively to their school community.

612

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cunningham School
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	49
Black	34
Asian	57
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	2

White
422 (69.0%)
Asian
57 (9.3%)
Hispanic
49 (8.0%)
Two or More
48 (7.8%)
Black
34 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Milton
Phone:	(617)696-4285
Website:	http://www.miltonps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cunningham School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cunningham School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	287	46.9%
Male	325	53.1%