Peirce

peirce.newton.k12.ma.us/

249 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Peirce Elementary School, located in the village of West Newton, is a neighborhood school within the Newton Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade 5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility in a collaborative environment.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Peirce is known for its active parent-teacher organization and a strong emphasis on community engagement. The school leverages its location in West Newton to provide students with diverse learning opportunities and enrichment programs. By balancing rigorous instruction with a focus on the social-emotional well-being of each child, Peirce strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

249

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peirce
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	31
Black	10
Asian	44
Two or More	23

White
140 (56.5%)
Asian
44 (17.7%)
Hispanic
31 (12.5%)
Two or More
23 (9.3%)
Black
10 (4.0%)

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)559-9630
Website:	http://peirce.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 53

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peirce
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peirce
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	47.8%
Male	129	51.8%
Not Specified	1	0.4%

Elementary School K - 5th