Northeast Elementary School

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northeast Elementary School, located at 70 Putney Lane in Waltham, Massachusetts, serves the local community as a public elementary school within the Waltham Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, Northeast Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, often focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic program, Northeast Elementary prides itself on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages parent and guardian involvement. The school community often collaborates through PTO activities, school-wide events, and volunteer programs to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its learners, the school works to provide a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the unique background of every student while maintaining a clear focus on student success and character building.

527

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	226
Black	62
Asian	32
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
226 (42.9%)
White
186 (35.3%)
Black
62 (11.8%)
Asian
32 (6.1%)
Two or More
20 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Waltham
Phone:	(781)314-5740
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 58

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 82