Charles D Harrington

120 Richardson Rd
North Chelmsford, MA 01863

www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/harrington

471 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Charles D. Harrington Elementary School is a public school located in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Chelmsford Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. The school focuses on building a collaborative community where educators, students, and families work together to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

In addition to its core curriculum, Harrington Elementary places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and the development of 21st-century skills. The school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience by integrating technology into the classroom and offering programs that encourage creativity and critical thinking. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a lifelong love for discovery.

471

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles D Harrington
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	63
Black	19
Asian	101
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
265 (56.3 %)
Asian
101 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
63 (13.4 %)
Black
19 (4.0 %)
Two or More
18 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Chelmsford
Phone:	(978)251-5166
Website:	http://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/harrington
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 84

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 96