Zervas

zervas.newton.k12.ma.us/

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Zervas Elementary School, located in the Waban neighborhood of Newton, Massachusetts, is a prominent public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Newton Public Schools district, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and fostering a strong sense of community. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, inclusivity, and collaboration among its diverse student body.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Zervas offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and relies on active parent and community involvement to enhance the student experience. The school is known for its dedicated staff who emphasize not only scholastic achievement but also the development of character and global citizenship. Situated in a residential area, Zervas remains a focal point for the Waban community, providing a nurturing foundation for children as they transition into middle school.

399

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zervas
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	43
Black	32
Asian	94
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
178 (44.7%)
Asian
94 (23.6%)
Two or More
49 (12.3%)
Hispanic
43 (10.8%)
Black
32 (8.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-6750
Website:	http://zervas.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 61

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Zervas
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Zervas
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	50.9%
Male	195	48.9%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Elementary School K - 5th