South Memorial

16 Maple St Ext
Peabody, MA 01960

www.peabody.k12.ma.us

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Memorial Elementary School is a public school located at 16 Maple St Ext in Peabody, Massachusetts. As part of the Peabody Public Schools district, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Peabody Public School system, which focuses on student achievement and community engagement. By leveraging resources provided through their official district website, the school maintains communication with families and provides information regarding curriculum standards and school programs. South Memorial aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

506

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Memorial
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	82
Black	18
Asian	11
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
366 (72.3%)
Hispanic
82 (16.2%)
Two or More
28 (5.5%)
Black
18 (3.6%)
Asian
11 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Peabody
Phone:	(978)536-5700
Website:	http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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 71

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 88