M Norcross Stratton

www.arlington.k12.ma.us

435 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School is a public institution located in Arlington, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," focusing not only on core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also on social-emotional learning, creativity, and critical thinking skills to prepare students for future educational success.

The Stratton community is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and local stakeholders work together to enhance the learning experience. The school actively promotes a culture of respect and equity, utilizing various support services and enrichment programs to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on building a strong foundation in a welcoming setting, the school strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

435

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M Norcross Stratton
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	27
Black	14
Asian	73
Two or More	47

White
273 (62.9 %)
Asian
73 (16.8 %)
Two or More
47 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.2 %)
Black
14 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arlington
Phone:	(781)316-3754
Website:	http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 73