J Harding Armstrong

www.westborough.org

391 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School is a public school located in Westborough, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 1 through 3. As part of the Westborough Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of foundational skills. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure that each child feels valued and prepared for their subsequent years of schooling.

Situated on Fisher Street, the school is known for its focus on creating a positive school climate where curiosity and critical thinking are nurtured. The curriculum is designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by dedicated faculty and resources aimed at helping students reach their full potential. By aligning its educational practices with the broader goals of the Westborough school district, J. Harding Armstrong strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to transition successfully to the upper elementary grades and beyond.

391

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Harding Armstrong
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	45
Black	12
Asian	129
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
182 (46.5 %)
Asian
129 (33.0 %)
Hispanic
45 (11.5 %)
Two or More
22 (5.6 %)
Black
12 (3.1 %)
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:	Westborough
Phone:	(508)836-7760
Website:	http://www.westborough.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 113