WINTHROP SCHOOL
Winthrop School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton-Wenham school district, located in South Hamilton, MA with about 291 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 23 teachers, Winthrop School 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.
The Winthrop School is a public elementary school located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, serving students in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. Situated on Bay Road, the school functions as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development in its students. As part of the Hamilton-Wenham district, it adheres to a curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement and the development of strong character values.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its collaborative relationship with parents and the surrounding community. By leveraging the resources of the regional school district, the Winthrop School provides a structured, student-centered approach to learning that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Through its official website, the district maintains transparency regarding school policies, academic standards, and upcoming events, ensuring that families remain well-connected to the daily operations and long-term educational goals of the campus.
For more information, contact Winthrop School at (978) 468-5340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
http://www.hwschools.net
WINTHROP SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Hamilton, MA with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamilton-Wenham
- Total Students:
- 291
- Teachers:
- 23.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 291 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WINTHROP SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.