Cushing Elementary

1 Aberdeen Dr
Scituate, MA 02066

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cushing Elementary School is a public PK–5 institution located in the coastal town of Scituate, Massachusetts. As part of the Scituate Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a strong sense of community, ensuring that students develop not only foundational literacy and numeracy skills but also the character traits necessary for success in later years.

The school benefits from its position within a close-knit suburban community, which allows for active parent involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators and families. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering various enrichment opportunities that cater to diverse learning styles. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Cushing Elementary emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaborative learning, all within an environment that values the unique potential of every child.

353

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cushing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
327 (92.6 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
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:	Scituate
Phone:	(781)545-8770
Website:	http://scit.org/cushing
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 51