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.
758
Total Students
70.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hosmer
Demographic Student Count
White393
Hispanic158
Black54
Asian67
Two or More84
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    393 (51.9%)
  • Hispanic
    158 (20.9%)
  • Two or More
    84 (11.1%)
  • Asian
    67 (8.9%)
  • Black
    54 (7.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hosmer
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten150
Kindergarten101
Grade 1107
Grade 2112
Grade 3106
Grade 493
Grade 589
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hosmer
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33844.6%
Male41955.3%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)