THOREAU
Thoreau is a public elementary school that is part of the Concord school district, located in Concord, MA with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 37 teachers, Thoreau has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Thoreau Elementary School, located at 29 Prairie Street in Concord, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Concord Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth. By aligning its curriculum with the high educational standards of the Concord community, Thoreau aims to provide a comprehensive foundation in core subjects while also emphasizing social-emotional development and civic responsibility.
The school is deeply integrated into the historic and cultural fabric of Concord, frequently leveraging its location to enhance student learning. With a focus on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction, Thoreau strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, promoting an environment where collaborative learning and school spirit are prioritized to ensure every student feels valued and prepared for future academic success.
For more information, contact Thoreau at (978) 318-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
http://thoreau.colonial.net/
THOREAU is a public school in Concord, MA with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Concord
- Total Students:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 37.89
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 457 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOREAU is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.