William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary

winthrop.k12.ma.us

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary School is a public primary school located in the coastal town of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Serving as a foundational part of the Winthrop Public Schools district, the school focuses on early childhood development and elementary education. It is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a community-centered environment where young students can begin their academic journeys.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Fort Banks aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while encouraging curiosity and collaboration. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education and consistent engagement with families, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline for the children of the Winthrop community.

491

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	98
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
372 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
98 (20.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Winthrop
Phone:	(617)846-5509
Website:	http://winthrop.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 58

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 142