Memorial

www.winchendonk12.org

319 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Memorial School, located at 32 Elmwood Road in Winchendon, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Winchendon Public Schools district. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for the town’s youngest students, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering social and emotional development. The school is committed to creating an inclusive community that prepares students for their transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Winchendon Public Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, community engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central administration, Memorial School aims to ensure that its curriculum aligns with state standards while addressing the specific needs of the local Winchendon student body. For further information, including staff directories, school calendars, and district policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.winchendonk12.org.

319

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	29
Black	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
268 (84.0 %)
Hispanic
29 (9.1 %)
Two or More
16 (5.0 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
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:	Winchendon
Phone:	(978)616-1501
Website:	http://www.winchendonk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 95