Joshua Eaton

www.reading.k12.ma.us/joshuaeaton/

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joshua Eaton Elementary School, located at 365 Summer Avenue in Reading, Massachusetts, serves students in grades K–5 as part of the Reading Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare young learners for long-term success while encouraging them to be curious and engaged members of their school community.

Beyond the classroom, Joshua Eaton is noted for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Reading community. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization that sponsors enrichment programs, community events, and supplemental resources that enhance the overall student experience. Situated in a residential area of Reading, the school acts as a local neighborhood hub, prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of responsibility toward their peers and their community.

389

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joshua Eaton
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	34
Black	6
Asian	29
Two or More	14

White
306 (78.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.7 %)
Asian
29 (7.5 %)
Two or More
14 (3.6 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)

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:	Reading
Phone:	(781)942-9161
Website:	http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/joshuaeaton/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 61

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 64