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.

101 Kennedy Drive
Winthrop, MA 02152
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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

2017-2018
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
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 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.