Wood End Elementary School

www.reading.k12.ma.us

246 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wood End Elementary School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is a community-focused public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Reading Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its dedication to the "Reading Public Schools Vision," which focuses on developing students as creative, collaborative, and critical thinkers who are prepared for the challenges of the modern world.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities in areas such as art, music, and physical education. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, Wood End actively partners with families and local organizations to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources provided through the district’s website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, ensuring that the community remains well-informed about academic initiatives, extracurricular activities, and school-wide events.

246

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wood End Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	10
Black	7
Asian	11
Two or More	8

White
210 (85.4 %)
Asian
11 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.1 %)
Two or More
8 (3.3 %)
Black
7 (2.8 %)

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)942-5420
Website:	http://www.reading.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 41