WEST SOMERVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD
West Somerville Neighborhood is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Somerville school district, located in Somerville, MA with about 369 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 26 teachers, West Somerville Neighborhood has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 West Somerville Neighborhood School (WSNS) is a vibrant pre-K through 8th-grade public school located in the Powderhouse neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts. As part of the Somerville Public Schools district, it serves as a central hub for its local community, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition into high school.
Beyond its core curriculum, WSNS is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and collaboration between staff, families, and neighborhood partners. The school prioritizes a supportive culture that celebrates student individuality while encouraging active participation in arts, athletics, and enrichment activities. By maintaining a neighborhood-focused approach, West Somerville Neighborhood School strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact West Somerville Neighborhood at (617) 625-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
WEST SOMERVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD is a public Title I school in Somerville, MA with about 369 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Somerville
- Total Students:
- 369
- Teachers:
- 26.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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 369 students
- White
- 55.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.2%
- Black or African American
- 14.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.