West Tatnuck

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343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Tatnuck Elementary School, located at 300 Mower Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a public school serving students in the Worcester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children to become engaged and responsible citizens within their community.

The school’s official website serves as a vital hub for parents, students, and staff, offering essential information regarding academic resources, district policies, and upcoming events. With a strong emphasis on community engagement, West Tatnuck encourages active participation from families, reflecting the broader mission of the Worcester Public Schools to provide equitable educational opportunities and promote excellence through collaboration between educators, students, and the local neighborhood.

343

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Tatnuck
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	74
Black	49
Asian	27
Two or More	25

White
168 (49.0%)
Hispanic
74 (21.6%)
Black
49 (14.3%)
Asian
27 (7.9%)
Two or More
25 (7.3%)

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)799-3596
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/west-tatnuck-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 44

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Tatnuck
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Tatnuck
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	45.2%
Male	188	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)