Clark St Community

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278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Clark Street Community School, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is an elementary school that serves a diverse student population within the Worcester Public Schools district. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full academic and social potential. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Clark Street Community School emphasizes the importance of the "community" in its name by actively engaging families and local partners. The school prioritizes strong home-school communication and promotes a culture of respect and responsibility. Through various programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that addresses the unique needs of every student, ensuring they feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

278

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark St Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	155
Black	54
Asian	18
Two or More	12

Hispanic
155 (55.8%)
Black
54 (19.4%)
White
39 (14.0%)
Asian
18 (6.5%)
Two or More
12 (4.3%)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3545
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/clark-street-community-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 39