School Overview
The James Russell Lowell Elementary School (commonly referred to as the Hosmer Elementary School) is a public K-5 institution located in Watertown, Massachusetts. As a key part of the Watertown Public Schools district, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance core curriculum requirements with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for both academic success and active citizenship.

The Hosmer School is deeply integrated into the local Watertown community, often leveraging its location to provide students with a sense of place and belonging. The school’s physical facility, recently renovated, offers modern learning spaces designed to encourage collaborative work and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Hosmer hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, ensuring that parents are active participants in their children’s educational journey. Through its dedication to differentiated instruction, the school strives to meet the unique needs of every learner in a welcoming, neighborhood-centered atmosphere.
716
Total Students
69.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hosmer
Demographic Student Count
White409
Hispanic135
Black31
Asian70
Two or More69
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    409 (57.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    135 (18.9 %)
  • Asian
    70 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    69 (9.6 %)
  • Black
    31 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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)926-7740
Website: http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/hosmer/index.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 128
Kindergarten 119
Grade 1 117
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 86
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hosmer
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten128
Kindergarten119
Grade 1117
Grade 283
Grade 386
Grade 498
Grade 585
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hosmer
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33446.6%
Male38253.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)