HENRY WHITTEMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Henry Whittemore Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waltham school district, located in Waltham, MA with about 433 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 39 teachers, Henry Whittemore Elementary School 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.

Henry Whittemore Elementary School, located at 30 Parmenter Road in Waltham, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood community. As part of the Waltham Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits among its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that meets the needs of its students through dedicated instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on community collaboration and parent engagement, Whittemore Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success by maintaining high academic standards and nurturing a safe, respectful environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Henry Whittemore Elementary School at (781) 314-5785 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.