PAUL P GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Paul P Gates Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Acton-Boxborough school district, located in Acton, MA with about 402 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Paul P Gates Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Paul P. Gates Elementary School is a public primary school located in Acton, Massachusetts, and is part of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. Serving students from kindergarten through grade six, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and challenging learning environment. Its educational philosophy emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous academic instruction in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with a strong focus on social-emotional learning and community building.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty, collaborative staff, and active parent-teacher involvement, which help create a vibrant campus culture. Gates Elementary offers a variety of specialized programs and extracurricular activities designed to cater to diverse student interests and needs, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to succeed. By prioritizing curiosity, kindness, and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school but for long-term success as engaged and empathetic members of the broader community.

For more information, contact Paul P Gates Elementary School at (978) 266-2570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.