WILLIAM P. GORMAN/FORT BANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Winthrop school district, located in Winthrop, MA with about 471 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 29 teachers, William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary School is a public primary school located in the coastal town of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Serving as a foundational part of the Winthrop Public Schools district, the school focuses on early childhood development and elementary education. It is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a community-centered environment where young students can begin their academic journeys.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Fort Banks aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while encouraging curiosity and collaboration. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education and consistent engagement with families, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline for the children of the Winthrop community.
For more information, contact William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary at (617) 846-5509 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5509
WILLIAM P. GORMAN/FORT BANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Winthrop, MA with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Winthrop
- Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 29.5
- 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
* 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 471 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM P. GORMAN/FORT BANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.