E Ethel Little School

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323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The E. Ethel Little School, located in North Reading, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational elementary school within the North Reading Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in their early formative years. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting a collaborative culture that emphasizes community engagement, character building, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits.

Beyond core academics, the Little School is known for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding North Reading community. The school environment prioritizes a student-centered approach, offering various resources and initiatives intended to nurture curiosity and inclusivity. By integrating modern educational practices with a traditional focus on community values, the E. Ethel Little School strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into the middle school years and beyond.

323

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E Ethel Little School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	14
Two or More	16

White
276 (85.4 %)
Two or More
16 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.3 %)
Asian
14 (4.3 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)

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:	North Reading
Phone:	(978)664-7820
Website:	http://little.north-reading.k12.ma.us/Pages/index
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 56