West Somerville Neighborhood

177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144

www.somerville.k12.ma.us/wsns

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The West Somerville Neighborhood School (WSNS) is a vibrant pre-K through 8th-grade public school located in the Powderhouse neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts. As part of the Somerville Public Schools district, it serves as a central hub for its local community, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition into high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, WSNS is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and collaboration between staff, families, and neighborhood partners. The school prioritizes a supportive culture that celebrates student individuality while encouraging active participation in arts, athletics, and enrichment activities. By maintaining a neighborhood-focused approach, West Somerville Neighborhood School strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for every student who walks through its doors.

397

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Somerville Neighborhood
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	39
Black	43
Asian	29
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	2

White
233 (59.0%)
Two or More
49 (12.4%)
Black
43 (10.9%)
Hispanic
39 (9.9%)
Asian
29 (7.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Somerville
Phone:	(617)625-6600
Website:	http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/wsns
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 45