Alice M Barrows

barrows.reading.k12.ma.us/

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School is a public K-5 school located in Reading, Massachusetts, serving the local community within the Reading Public Schools district. Situated on Edgemont Avenue, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school community at Alice M. Barrows is known for its collaborative approach, fostering strong partnerships between dedicated educators, students, and engaged families. With a focus on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while preparing them with the foundational skills necessary for their future education. Its location in a residential area of Reading helps maintain a small-town, neighborhood feel that emphasizes community values and student safety.

365

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alice M Barrows
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	19
Black	6
Asian	16
Two or More	12

White
312 (85.5%)
Hispanic
19 (5.2%)
Asian
16 (4.4%)
Two or More
12 (3.3%)
Black
6 (1.6%)

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:	Reading
Phone:	(781)942-9166
Website:	http://barrows.reading.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67