J TURNER HOOD
J Turner Hood is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Reading school district, located in North Reading, MA with about 336 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 28 teachers, J Turner Hood 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.
J. Turner Hood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in North Reading, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the North Reading Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in core academic areas while encouraging the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.
Beyond academics, J. Turner Hood is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and a positive school culture. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the student experience. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized instruction, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future academic success while cultivating a sense of curiosity, responsibility, and civic engagement within the North Reading community.
For more information, contact J Turner Hood at (978) 664-7817 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Reading, MA 01864-2398
(978) 664-7817
J TURNER HOOD is a public Title I school in North Reading, MA with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Reading
- Total Students:
- 336
- Teachers:
- 28.17
- 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 336 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J TURNER HOOD is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.7%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.