Mildred Aitken School

sites.google.com/seekonkschools.org/seekonkpublicschools/home

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Mildred Aitken Elementary School, located at 165 Newman Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts, serves as a key part of the Seekonk Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its students, emphasizing the development of strong academic foundations alongside character growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of community among its young learners.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, providing parents and guardians with essential resources such as calendars, staff directories, and information on district-wide policies. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, families, and the wider Seekonk community, Mildred Aitken Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for their future academic endeavors.

579

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mildred Aitken School
Demographic	Student Count
White	489
Hispanic	39
Black	8
Asian	18
Two or More	25

White
489 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.7 %)
Two or More
25 (4.3 %)
Asian
18 (3.1 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)

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:	Seekonk
Phone:	(508)336-5230
Website:	http://sites.google.com/seekonkschools.org/seekonkpublicschools/home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 54

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 84