Hosmer
758 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
The James Russell Lowell Elementary School (commonly referred to as the Hosmer Elementary School) is a public K-5 institution located in Watertown, Massachusetts. As a key part of the Watertown Public Schools district, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance core curriculum requirements with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for both academic success and active citizenship.
The Hosmer School is deeply integrated into the local Watertown community, often leveraging its location to provide students with a sense of place and belonging. The school’s physical facility, recently renovated, offers modern learning spaces designed to encourage collaborative work and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Hosmer hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, ensuring that parents are active participants in their children’s educational journey. Through its dedication to differentiated instruction, the school strives to meet the unique needs of every learner in a welcoming, neighborhood-centered atmosphere.
The Hosmer School is deeply integrated into the local Watertown community, often leveraging its location to provide students with a sense of place and belonging. The school’s physical facility, recently renovated, offers modern learning spaces designed to encourage collaborative work and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Hosmer hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, ensuring that parents are active participants in their children’s educational journey. Through its dedication to differentiated instruction, the school strives to meet the unique needs of every learner in a welcoming, neighborhood-centered atmosphere.
758
Total Students
70.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 393 |
| Hispanic | 158 |
| Black | 54 |
| Asian | 67 |
| Two or More | 84 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White393 (51.9%)
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Hispanic158 (20.9%)
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Two or More84 (11.1%)
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Asian67 (8.9%)
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Black54 (7.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
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: | Watertown |
| Phone: | (617)926-7740 |
| Website: | http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/hosmer/index.html |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 758 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 70.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
150
Kindergarten
101
Grade 1
107
Grade 2
112
Grade 3
106
Grade 4
93
Grade 5
89
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 150 |
| Kindergarten | 101 |
| Grade 1 | 107 |
| Grade 2 | 112 |
| Grade 3 | 106 |
| Grade 4 | 93 |
| Grade 5 | 89 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 338 | 44.6% |
| Male | 419 | 55.3% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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