Elm Park Community

23 North Ashland Street
Worcester, MA 01609

worcesterschools.org/school/elm-park-community-school/

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Elm Park Community School, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a neighborhood-focused public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares a diverse student body for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Elm Park Community School strives to act as a hub for its local area by fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider community. The school utilizes its historic location near Elm Park to integrate community resources into its programming, promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. With a focus on literacy, math, and character development, the school works to ensure that all students have the tools and support necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

478

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elm Park Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	278
Black	81
Asian	28
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
278 (58.2%)
Black
81 (16.9%)
White
78 (16.3%)
Asian
28 (5.9%)
Two or More
11 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)799-3568
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/elm-park-community-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 34

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elm Park Community
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elm Park Community
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	47.5%
Male	251	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)