SQUANTUM

Squantum is a public elementary school that is part of the Quincy school district, located in Quincy, MA with about 345 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Squantum 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.

Squantum Elementary School is a neighborhood-focused public school located in the Squantum section of Quincy, Massachusetts. As part of the Quincy Public Schools district, it serves a close-knit community and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to develop social-emotional competencies, preparing them for middle school success within the district.

The school benefits from its unique coastal location and its place within a stable, long-standing community, often characterized by strong parent involvement and a dedicated staff. By utilizing the resources of the Quincy Public Schools system, Squantum provides a traditional elementary curriculum enriched by standard district programming. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment information can find detailed resources through the official Quincy Public Schools website.

For more information, contact Squantum at (617) 984-8706 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

50 Huckins Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
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SQUANTUM is a public school in Quincy, MA with about 345 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Quincy
Total Students:
345
Teachers:
25.9
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
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 345 students

White
56.5%
Asian
31.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
3.5%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.