Vernon Hill School

211 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01607

worcesterschools.org/school/vernon-hill-school/

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Vernon Hill School is a public elementary school located at 211 Providence Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is part of the Worcester Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development within a supportive community environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while focusing on the foundational skills necessary for students in their early academic years, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging strong partnerships between faculty, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to enhance the student experience. By providing various resources and a focused learning atmosphere, Vernon Hill School strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or administrative details, the school maintains an official web presence through the Worcester Public Schools district portal.

525

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernon Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	283
Black	109
Asian	19
Two or More	21

Hispanic
283 (53.9%)
Black
109 (20.8%)
White
93 (17.7%)
Two or More
21 (4.0%)
Asian
19 (3.6%)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3630
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/vernon-hill-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 43

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vernon Hill School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vernon Hill School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	45.3%
Male	287	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)