West Memorial

15 Bow Street
Peabody, MA 01960

www.peabody.k12.ma.us

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Memorial School, located at 15 Bow Street in Peabody, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Peabody Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their formative years can develop a strong academic foundation. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for future success within the district’s educational framework.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Peabody educational system, which prioritizes community engagement, teacher development, and the integration of modern learning resources. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, staff directories, or enrollment information can find comprehensive resources on the official district website at [http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us](http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us). As a neighborhood school, West Memorial plays a vital role in the daily life of the Peabody community, focusing on helping each student reach their full potential in a collaborative setting.

294

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Memorial
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	33
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
234 (79.6%)
Hispanic
33 (11.2%)
Black
11 (3.7%)
Two or More
11 (3.7%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

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)536-5850
Website:	http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 39

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 40