Atherton Hough

www.quincypublicschools.com

256 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Atherton Hough Elementary School, located on Sea Street in the Adams Shore neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts, serves students in prekindergarten through grade five. As part of the Quincy Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to help children reach their full potential and prepare them for future academic success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity. Beyond the core classroom subjects, Atherton Hough prioritizes a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens. By leveraging the resources provided by the Quincy Public Schools system, the faculty works to ensure that all students have access to the support and tools necessary to thrive in a diverse and dynamic educational setting.

256

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atherton Hough
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	21
Black	19
Asian	27
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
166 (64.8%)
Asian
27 (10.5%)
Two or More
22 (8.6%)
Hispanic
21 (8.2%)
Black
19 (7.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Quincy
Phone:	(617)984-8797
Website:	http://www.quincypublicschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 37

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Atherton Hough
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Atherton Hough
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	98	38.3%
Male	158	61.7%

Elementary School K - 4th