VETERANS MEMORIAL

Veterans Memorial is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saugus school district, located in Saugus, MA with about 541 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, Veterans Memorial 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.

Veterans Memorial Elementary School, located at 39 Hurd Avenue in Saugus, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As part of the Saugus Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning, critical thinking, and social-emotional development for its elementary-age students. The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community responsibility and school pride.

The facility at Hurd Avenue reflects the town’s commitment to providing a modern and engaging space for young learners. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with contemporary educational practices, Veterans Memorial aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific educational programs, staff directory, or district-wide initiatives can visit their official website at http://www.saugus.k12.ma.us to access calendars, policies, and ongoing school updates.

For more information, contact Veterans Memorial at (781) 231-8166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

39 Hurd Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
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VETERANS MEMORIAL is a public Title I school in Saugus, MA with about 541 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Saugus
Total Students:
541
Teachers:
42.35
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 541 students

White
68.4%
Hispanic/Latino
19.4%
Black or African American
5.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.