Marsh Grammar School

www.methuen.k12.ma.us

1,052 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Marsh Grammar School is a public elementary school located in Methuen, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8. As part of the Methuen Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for the transition to high school.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by enrichment programs that reflect the district’s broader goals. By utilizing its location on Pelham Street, Marsh Grammar School maintains strong ties to the Methuen community, focusing on collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. For more specific information regarding their academic calendars, district policies, or current initiatives, families and interested community members can visit their official website at [http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us](http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us).

1,052

Total Students

95.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marsh Grammar School
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	427
Black	48
Asian	28
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
510 (48.5 %)
Hispanic
427 (40.6 %)
Black
48 (4.6 %)
Two or More
37 (3.5 %)
Asian
28 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Methuen
Phone:	(978)722-9076
Website:	http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,052
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 12

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 134

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 124