Mary D Altavesta

248 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Mary D. Altavesta School, located on Main Street in Woburn, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Woburn Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging personal responsibility and respect for others.

As part of the broader Woburn Public Schools system, the Altavesta School emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the community to enhance the student experience. The school generally focuses on foundational skills in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and enrichment opportunities to engage students. Through its programs and staff, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

248

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary D Altavesta
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	57
Black	36
Asian	21
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

White
118 (47.6%)
Hispanic
57 (23.0%)
Black
36 (14.5%)
Asian
21 (8.5%)
Two or More
12 (4.8%)
American Indian
4 (1.6%)

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:	Woburn
Phone:	(781)937-8235
Website:	http://woburnpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42