Arthur D Healey

www.somerville.k12.ma.us/healey

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Arthur D. Healey School, located at 5 Meacham Street in Somerville, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Somerville Public Schools district, the Healey School is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its diverse student body and a curriculum designed to challenge students while preparing them for high school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, the Healey School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student well-being. The school community benefits from various extracurricular programs and dedicated staff who focus on creating a personalized educational experience. By leveraging its proximity to local resources and fostering strong partnerships between families and educators, the Healey School strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that encourages students to become active, lifelong learners and engaged citizens.

506

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur D Healey
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	251
Black	76
Asian	15
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
251 (49.7 %)
White
141 (27.9 %)
Black
76 (15.0 %)
Two or More
20 (4.0 %)
Asian
15 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Somerville
Phone:	(617)629-5420
Website:	http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/healey
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 23

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 47