CUNNIFF

Cunniff is a public elementary school that is part of the Watertown school district, located in Watertown, MA with about 307 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Cunniff has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Cunniff Elementary School, located at 246 Warren Street in Watertown, Massachusetts, serves as a vibrant educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Watertown Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern instructional practices with a strong sense of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration.

The school is well-regarded for its welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to providing a balanced education that encourages both individual achievement and cooperative participation. By leveraging its location within a close-knit Watertown neighborhood, Cunniff aims to create a safe, inclusive space where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and various extracurricular initiatives, the school continues to be a cornerstone of the local public education system.

For more information, contact Cunniff at (617) 926-7726 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

246 Warren Street
Watertown, MA 02472
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CUNNIFF is a public school in Watertown, MA with about 307 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Watertown
Total Students:
307
Teachers:
31.3
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
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 307 students

White
67.4%
Hispanic/Latino
16.9%
Asian
8.8%
Black or African American
3.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.