J Turner Hood

298A Haverhill St
North Reading, MA 01864

hood.north-reading.k12.ma.us/Pages/index

383 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. Turner Hood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in North Reading, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the North Reading Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in core academic areas while encouraging the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, J. Turner Hood is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and a positive school culture. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the student experience. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized instruction, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future academic success while cultivating a sense of curiosity, responsibility, and civic engagement within the North Reading community.

383

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Turner Hood
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	21
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
324 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.0 %)
Asian
21 (5.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
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:	North Reading
Phone:	(978)664-7817
Website:	http://hood.north-reading.k12.ma.us/Pages/index
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 22

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 56