CUSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cushing Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Scituate school district, located in Scituate, MA with about 312 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Cushing Elementary 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.
Cushing Elementary School is a public PK–5 institution located in the coastal town of Scituate, Massachusetts. As part of the Scituate Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a strong sense of community, ensuring that students develop not only foundational literacy and numeracy skills but also the character traits necessary for success in later years.
The school benefits from its position within a close-knit suburban community, which allows for active parent involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators and families. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering various enrichment opportunities that cater to diverse learning styles. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Cushing Elementary emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaborative learning, all within an environment that values the unique potential of every child.
For more information, contact Cushing Elementary at (781) 545-8770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
CUSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Scituate, MA with about 312 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Scituate
- Total Students:
- 312
- Teachers:
- 27.53
- 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
* 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 312 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CUSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.