Jenkins Elementary School

54 Vinal Avenue
Scituate, MA 02066

341 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jenkins Elementary School, located at 54 Vinal Avenue in Scituate, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Scituate Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of strong character in its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of the local community.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit coastal community, often leveraging its location to enhance student engagement through collaborative projects and school-wide initiatives. Jenkins Elementary prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to thrive. Through its emphasis on both rigorous academics and personal development, the school maintains a reputation for providing a nurturing foundation for elementary-age children in the Scituate area.

341

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jenkins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	10
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	16

White
303 (88.9%)
Two or More
16 (4.7%)
Hispanic
10 (2.9%)
Black
9 (2.6%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Scituate
Phone:	(781)545-4910
Website:	http://scit.org/jenkins
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 58

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 60