Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School

www.winthrop.k12.ma.us

431 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is a public school located in Winthrop, Massachusetts, serving students in the early elementary grades. As part of the Winthrop Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while providing a variety of classroom resources designed to engage young learners and prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Arthur T. Cummings prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Winthrop community. The school environment is characterized by a dedication to cultivating a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among its student body. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

431

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	87
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	8

White
327 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
87 (20.2 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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)846-5543
Website:	http://www.winthrop.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 130