Veterans Memorial

11 Webster Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

www.gloucesterschools.com

216 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial School, located at 11 Webster Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is an integral part of the Gloucester Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader mission to foster a community of learners who are prepared for future success through a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum.

The school is deeply connected to the identity of Gloucester, reflecting the city’s values and educational standards. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the Gloucester Public Schools system, Veterans Memorial offers a variety of programs designed to engage students at their specific grade levels. Families interested in learning more about the school’s current faculty, curriculum highlights, or upcoming events can access further details through the official district website at [http://www.gloucesterschools.com](http://www.gloucesterschools.com).

216

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Memorial
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	54
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
131 (60.6 %)
Hispanic
54 (25.0 %)
Black
11 (5.1 %)
Two or More
11 (5.1 %)
Asian
6 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gloucester
Phone:	(978)281-9820
Website:	http://www.gloucesterschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 43

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 32