Roger E Wellington

www.belmont.k12.ma.us

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

The Roger E. Wellington Elementary School is a public institution located in Belmont, Massachusetts, serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Belmont Public School district, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes foundational skill development while encouraging students to explore their interests through a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects, arts, and physical education.

The school is known for its strong parent involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, Wellington aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels. Located in a residential area of Belmont, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that reflects the town’s broader emphasis on quality public education.

539

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roger E Wellington
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	18
Black	32
Asian	103
Two or More	50

White
335 (62.3 %)
Asian
103 (19.1 %)
Two or More
50 (9.3 %)
Black
32 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.3 %)

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:	Belmont
Phone:	(617)993-5600
Website:	http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 108