Heard Street

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246 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Heard Street School, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Worcester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and responsibility within the classroom.

The school places a strong value on parent and community involvement, recognizing that a collaborative partnership between families and educators is essential for student growth. Through various programs and initiatives, Heard Street School strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, current events, or curriculum specifics, the school maintains an official web presence at [heard.worcesterschools.org](http://heard.worcesterschools.org).

246

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heard Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	64
Black	35
Asian	22
Two or More	14

White
111 (45.1 %)
Hispanic
64 (26.0 %)
Black
35 (14.2 %)
Asian
22 (8.9 %)
Two or More
14 (5.7 %)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3525
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/heard-street-discovery-academy/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 42

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heard Street
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heard Street
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	45.1%
Male	135	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)