WEST PARISH

West Parish is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gloucester school district, located in Gloucester, MA with about 356 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, West Parish has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

West Parish Elementary School, located at 10 Concord Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts, serves as a key part of the Gloucester Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment for students in the local community. By focusing on academic development alongside social-emotional growth, West Parish aims to prepare its students to become well-rounded, lifelong learners who are ready to succeed in subsequent grade levels.

As a community-centered institution, West Parish emphasizes the importance of collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to create a positive school culture. The school leverages the resources of the broader Gloucester district to provide a structured curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. For more information regarding specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school events, families and interested individuals can visit their official website at [www.gloucesterschools.com](http://www.gloucesterschools.com).

For more information, contact West Parish at (978) 281-9835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.