Joseph Estabrook

estabrook.lexingtonma.org

542 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Joseph Estabrook Elementary School, located in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a public K-5 school known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive community. As part of the Lexington Public Schools district, the school focuses on a student-centered curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative environment where students, teachers, and families work together to support diverse learning styles and individual development.

Beyond the classroom, Estabrook emphasizes the importance of community and civic responsibility, often integrating hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular opportunities that help students become engaged global citizens. The school is also recognized for its modern, purpose-built facility designed to facilitate flexible learning and environmental sustainability. With a strong emphasis on equity and high academic standards, Estabrook remains a cornerstone of the Lexington educational community, consistently striving to prepare its students for future success.

542

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Estabrook
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	32
Black	20
Asian	246
Two or More	63

Asian
246 (45.4 %)
White
181 (33.4 %)
Two or More
63 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.9 %)
Black
20 (3.7 %)

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:	Lexington
Phone:	(781)861-2520
Website:	http://estabrook.lexingtonma.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 70

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 99