Squantum

www.quincypublicschools.com

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Squantum Elementary School is a neighborhood-focused public school located in the Squantum section of Quincy, Massachusetts. As part of the Quincy Public Schools district, it serves a close-knit community and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to develop social-emotional competencies, preparing them for middle school success within the district.

The school benefits from its unique coastal location and its place within a stable, long-standing community, often characterized by strong parent involvement and a dedicated staff. By utilizing the resources of the Quincy Public Schools system, Squantum provides a traditional elementary curriculum enriched by standard district programming. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment information can find detailed resources through the official Quincy Public Schools website.

352

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Squantum
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	20
Black	16
Asian	106
Two or More	18

White
192 (54.5 %)
Asian
106 (30.1 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.7 %)
Two or More
18 (5.1 %)
Black
16 (4.5 %)

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:	Quincy
Phone:	(617)984-8706
Website:	http://www.quincypublicschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 64