ALICE A MACOMBER

Alice A Macomber is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westport school district, located in Westport, MA with about 373 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 24 teachers, Alice A Macomber has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Alice A. Macomber School, located at 154 Gifford Road in Westport, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational facility within the Westport Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for the town’s youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education and foundational elementary grades. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the Macomber School aims to build a strong academic and social-emotional base, preparing children for their continued educational journey within the district.

As part of the Westport public school system, the Macomber School emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and character development in a safe, nurturing setting. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding school policies, academic programming, or upcoming events, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at [www.westportschools.org](http://www.westportschools.org).

For more information, contact Alice A Macomber at (508) 678-8671 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

154 Gifford Road
Westport, MA 02790-4201
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ALICE A MACOMBER is a public Title I school in Westport, MA with about 373 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Westport
Total Students:
373
Teachers:
24.99
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 373 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALICE A MACOMBER is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.5%
Two or more races
4.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.