John K Tarbox

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

275 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

John K. Tarbox School, located at 59 Alder Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving the Lawrence Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the importance of community and cultural growth.

As part of the broader Lawrence Public Schools system, the Tarbox School focuses on continuous improvement and academic achievement. The school utilizes a standards-based curriculum and encourages active parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure that the educational community remains collaborative, informed, and dedicated to the success of every student.

275

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John K Tarbox
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	267
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
267 (97.1 %)
White
6 (2.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Lawrence
Phone:	(978)975-5983
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 67