Rockport Elementary

34 Jerdens Lane
Rockport, MA 01966

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rockport Elementary School, located at 34 Jerdens Lane in Rockport, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational component of the Rockport Public Schools district. Situated in a close-knit coastal community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build academic proficiency while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the broader RPK12 school system, Rockport Elementary benefits from a commitment to small-town educational values paired with modern pedagogical practices. The school encourages active family involvement and leverages its unique location on Cape Ann to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or school policies, the district’s official website at [RPK12.org](http://RPK12.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and community communication.

304

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockport Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	12
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
271 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.9 %)
Two or More
11 (3.6 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.6 %)

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:	Rockport
Phone:	(978)546-1220
Website:	http://RPK12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
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 42

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 58