Abbot Elementary

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360 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Abbot Elementary School, located in the heart of Westford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–2. As part of the Westford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school is known for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community, all working together to support the diverse needs of their youngest learners.

The school’s academic philosophy centers on providing a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore, question, and develop a lifelong love for learning. Beyond the core curriculum, Abbot Elementary emphasizes the importance of character education and responsible citizenship, helping children build the interpersonal skills necessary for success as they transition through their primary education years. With a focus on both excellence and empathy, Abbot strives to provide a stable, stimulating start to the educational journey for all Westford children in its care.

360

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abbot Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Asian	82
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
271 (75.3 %)
Asian
82 (22.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
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:	Westford
Phone:	(978)692-5580
Website:	http://as.westfordk12.us/Pages/index
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 125