Clarke

100 Middlesex Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907

clarke.swampscottps.org

205 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Clarke Elementary School, located at 100 Middlesex Avenue in Swampscott, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Swampscott Public Schools district. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of young students. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, preparing students for success as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond its academic offerings, Clarke Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Swampscott community, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. The school is known for promoting a welcoming culture that encourages curiosity, inclusivity, and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the broader Swampscott district, the school works to ensure that all students receive a well-rounded experience that supports both their personal growth and their academic achievement.

205

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarke
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	34
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
153 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (16.6 %)
Asian
6 (2.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Swampscott
Phone:	(781)596-8812
Website:	http://clarke.swampscottps.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 43

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 34