EDWARD A SISSON
Edward A Sisson is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lynn school district, located in Lynn, MA with about 434 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, Edward A Sisson has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Edward A. Sisson School, located on Conomo Avenue in Lynn, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Lynn Public Schools district. As part of a diverse urban school system, the Sisson School is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for its student body. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to create an inclusive environment that supports the unique needs of a varied community of learners.
Beyond standard classroom instruction, the Sisson School is integrated into the broader framework of the Lynn Public Schools, which prioritizes community engagement, professional development for educators, and equitable access to resources. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, focusing on preparing students for middle school transitions by building strong character and critical thinking skills. By maintaining active communication with families and utilizing district-wide curriculum standards, the Edward A. Sisson School works to ensure that all students are supported in achieving their academic potential within a structured and encouraging school culture.
For more information, contact Edward A Sisson at (781) 477-7455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
http://www.lynnschools.org
EDWARD A SISSON is a public Title I school in Lynn, MA with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lynn
- Total Students:
- 434
- Teachers:
- 27.74
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 434 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.9%
- White
- 32.7%
- Asian
- 11.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.