HARRINGTON
Harrington is a public elementary school that is part of the Lexington school district, located in Lexington, MA with about 478 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 35 teachers, Harrington 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.
Harrington Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Lexington, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Lexington Public School District, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and preparing students for success in a diverse and global society. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology.
The school is well-known for its inclusive atmosphere and its active partnership between teachers, parents, and the local community. By focusing on social-emotional learning alongside traditional curriculum standards, Harrington strives to cultivate a safe, welcoming, and intellectually stimulating environment. Its location in the highly-rated Lexington school system makes it a central hub for families who value a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both individual growth and collaborative learning.
For more information, contact Harrington at (781) 860-0012 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
HARRINGTON is a public school in Lexington, MA with about 478 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington
- Total Students:
- 478
- Teachers:
- 35.8
- 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 478 students
- White
- 43.7%
- Asian
- 43.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.