Muraco Elementary

www.winchesterps.org

326 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Muraco Elementary School is a public K-5 school located in Winchester, Massachusetts, operating under the Winchester Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a suburban student population and prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners.

Beyond the classroom, Muraco is characterized by a vibrant community atmosphere supported by active parent involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school focuses on creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to demonstrate respect, responsibility, and kindness. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive and nurturing staff, Muraco Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

326

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muraco Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	74
Two or More	19

White
220 (67.7 %)
Asian
74 (22.8 %)
Two or More
19 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.4 %)
Black
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:	Winchester
Phone:	(781)721-7030
Website:	http://www.winchesterps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 62