Francis J McGrath Elementary

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208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Francis J. McGrath Elementary School, located at 493 Grove Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, serves as a public primary education facility within the Worcester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting inclusivity and a culture of mutual respect.

Beyond the classroom, the McGrath Elementary community places a high value on communication and collaboration between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the school maintains an open channel for sharing resources, academic calendars, and district information, ensuring that parents are well-informed partners in their children's education. With a focus on creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school works to empower young learners to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader Worcester community.

208

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis J McGrath Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	86
Black	43
Asian	10
Two or More	13

Hispanic
86 (41.3 %)
White
56 (26.9 %)
Black
43 (20.7 %)
Two or More
13 (6.2 %)
Asian
10 (4.8 %)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3584
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/francis-j-mcgrath-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Francis J McGrath Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	21
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	32
Grade 6	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Francis J McGrath Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	97	46.6%
Male	111	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)