J Warren Killam

reading.k12.ma.us

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The J. Warren Killam Elementary School is a public school located at 333 Charles Street in Reading, Massachusetts, serving students within the Reading Public Schools district. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school places a high priority on curriculum standards and student engagement, aiming to prepare children for lifelong learning through a comprehensive educational program. By maintaining a close partnership with the broader Reading school district, Killam Elementary focuses on inclusive practices and character building, ensuring that all students have the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing school culture.

406

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Warren Killam
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	26
Black	21
Asian	30
Two or More	7

White
321 (79.3%)
Asian
30 (7.4%)
Hispanic
26 (6.4%)
Black
21 (5.2%)
Two or More
7 (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:	Reading
Phone:	(781)944-7831
Website:	http://reading.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 82

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 79