Missituk Elementary School

www.medfordpublicschools.org

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Christopher Columbus Elementary School is a public school located at 37 Hicks Avenue in Medford, Massachusetts, serving students within the Medford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging active participation and collaboration among students, staff, and families.

As part of the Medford Public Schools system, Christopher Columbus Elementary aligns its educational goals with the district’s mission to provide high-quality instruction that meets the needs of every learner. The school places a strong emphasis on establishing strong home-school partnerships and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the local community. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum standards, enrollment procedures, or upcoming school events, the school maintains an official presence through the Medford Public Schools website.

391

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Missituk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	74
Black	33
Asian	25
Two or More	28
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
225 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
74 (18.9 %)
Black
33 (8.4 %)
Two or More
28 (7.2 %)
Asian
25 (6.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Medford
Phone:	(781)393-2177
Website:	http://www.medfordpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 47