Vinson-Owen Elementary

www.winchesterps.org

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vinson-Owen Elementary School, located in Winchester, Massachusetts, is a public primary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous learning environment for students in grades K-5. As part of the Winchester Public Schools district, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community, social-emotional development, and intellectual curiosity. It is known for its commitment to inclusive practices, ensuring that students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds receive the attention and resources necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s academic approach is complemented by an active parent-teacher organization and a variety of enrichment programs that encourage student engagement. By focusing on a holistic curriculum, Vinson-Owen strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle and high school but also to become responsible, empathetic citizens. With its suburban setting and emphasis on small-class dynamics, the school is highly regarded within the Winchester community for its collaborative culture and dedication to individualized student growth.

441

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vinson-Owen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	108
Two or More	35

White
285 (64.6%)
Asian
108 (24.5%)
Two or More
35 (7.9%)
Hispanic
11 (2.5%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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:	Winchester
Phone:	(781)721-7019
Website:	http://www.winchesterps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 93