Alice A Macomber

www.westportschools.org

173 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Alice A. Macomber School, located at 154 Gifford Road in Westport, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational facility within the Westport Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for the town’s youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education and foundational elementary grades. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the Macomber School aims to build a strong academic and social-emotional base, preparing children for their continued educational journey within the district.

As part of the Westport public school system, the Macomber School emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and character development in a safe, nurturing setting. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding school policies, academic programming, or upcoming events, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at [www.westportschools.org](http://www.westportschools.org).

173

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alice A Macomber
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	5

White
158 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (4.0 %)
Two or More
5 (2.9 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Westport
Phone:	(508)678-8671
Website:	http://www.westportschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 106