Peirce

www.arlington.k12.ma.us

364 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas A. Peirce Elementary School is a public elementary school 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 and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and dedicated staff who work to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

Located at 85 Park Avenue Ext, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, encouraging active family involvement and collaboration between home and school. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern teaching strategies that promote critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. By balancing rigorous academics with a focus on character development and community values, Peirce Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

364

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peirce
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	34
Black	19
Asian	56
Two or More	23

White
230 (63.5 %)
Asian
56 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.4 %)
Two or More
23 (6.4 %)
Black
19 (5.2 %)

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)316-3736
Website:	http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 66

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 65