THOMAS R PLYMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waltham school district, located in Waltham, MA with about 422 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, Thomas R Plympton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Thomas R. Plympton Elementary School, located on Farnsworth Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Waltham Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond core academics, Plympton Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. By leveraging resources within the Waltham area, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as critical thinkers and responsible citizens. Through a variety of school-wide initiatives and programs, Plympton remains committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and cultivating a positive, collaborative culture for all learners.

For more information, contact Thomas R Plympton Elementary School at (781) 314-5765 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
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THOMAS R PLYMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waltham, MA with about 422 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Waltham
Total Students:
422
Teachers:
39.55
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
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 422 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.2%
White
39.3%
Black or African American
11.6%
Asian
4.5%
Two or more races
2.4%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.