JOHN K TARBOX

John K Tarbox is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence school district, located in Lawrence, MA with about 327 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 21 teachers, John K Tarbox 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.

John K. Tarbox School, located at 59 Alder Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving the Lawrence Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the importance of community and cultural growth.

As part of the broader Lawrence Public Schools system, the Tarbox School focuses on continuous improvement and academic achievement. The school utilizes a standards-based curriculum and encourages active parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure that the educational community remains collaborative, informed, and dedicated to the success of every student.

For more information, contact John K Tarbox at (978) 975-5983 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

59 Alder Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
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JOHN K TARBOX is a public Title I school in Lawrence, MA with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lawrence
Total Students:
327
Teachers:
21.77
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 327 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN K TARBOX is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.3%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
0.9%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.