School Overview
Cunniff Elementary School, located at 246 Warren Street in Watertown, Massachusetts, serves as a vibrant educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Watertown Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern instructional practices with a strong sense of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration.

The school is well-regarded for its welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to providing a balanced education that encourages both individual achievement and cooperative participation. By leveraging its location within a close-knit Watertown neighborhood, Cunniff aims to create a safe, inclusive space where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and various extracurricular initiatives, the school continues to be a cornerstone of the local public education system.
326
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cunniff
Demographic Student Count
White187
Hispanic80
Black11
Asian16
Two or More31
American Indian1
  • White
    187 (57.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (24.5 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (9.5 %)
  • Asian
    16 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    11 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Watertown
Phone: (617)926-7726
Website: http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/cunniff/index.html
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cunniff
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten47
Grade 165
Grade 257
Grade 346
Grade 458
Grade 553
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cunniff
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15948.8%
Male16751.2%
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