CARLTON

Carlton is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Salem school district, located in Salem, MA with about 252 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 22 teachers, Carlton has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Carlton Innovation School, located on Skerry Street in Salem, Massachusetts, serves as a neighborhood elementary school within the Salem Public Schools district. Distinguished by its status as an "Innovation School," Carlton operates with increased autonomy, allowing it to implement unique educational strategies and specialized programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school is known for fostering a collaborative community environment that emphasizes student engagement, academic growth, and the development of core values such as respect and responsibility.

Academically, Carlton places a strong focus on project-based learning and experiential education, encouraging students to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. The school benefits from a tight-knit campus culture that prioritizes family involvement and partnerships with the broader Salem community. By leveraging its flexibility as an innovation school, Carlton continually adapts its curriculum to support inclusive learning practices, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school while developing a lifelong love for learning.

For more information, contact Carlton at (978) 740-1280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.