JOHN A BISHOP

John A Bishop is a public elementary school that is part of the Arlington school district, located in Arlington, MA with about 420 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, John A Bishop has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

The **John A. Bishop Elementary School**, located at 25 Columbia Road in Arlington, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive community. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development to ensure students are prepared for both their future schooling and their roles as responsible citizens.

The school is recognized for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and community members work together to enhance the student experience. With a strong focus on high academic standards, the curriculum is designed to challenge students while accommodating diverse learning needs. By utilizing the resources of the Arlington Public Schools network, Bishop Elementary creates an engaging environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning within the local neighborhood.

For more information, contact John A Bishop at (781) 316-3791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
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JOHN A BISHOP is a public school in Arlington, MA with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Arlington
Total Students:
420
Teachers:
23.45
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 420 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN A BISHOP is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.0%
Asian
15.7%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black or African American
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.