Houghton Elementary

houghton.wrsd.net

317 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Houghton Elementary School, located in Sterling, Massachusetts, is part of the Wachusett Regional School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become active, engaged learners.

As a key part of the Wachusett district, Houghton Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative curriculum standards shared across the region. The school places a high priority on community involvement and parental partnership, aiming to create a collaborative space where students feel safe and motivated to explore their interests. Through a blend of core academic instruction and enrichment opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transitions that follow their elementary years.

317

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houghton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	47
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	10

White
242 (76.3%)
Hispanic
47 (14.8%)
Black
10 (3.2%)
Two or More
10 (3.2%)
Asian
8 (2.5%)

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:	Wachusett
Phone:	(978)422-2333
Website:	http://houghton.wrsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
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 74

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 60