Nelson Place

worcesterschools.org/school/nelson-place-school/

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Nelson Place School, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 6. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Their curriculum is designed to meet state standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and enrichment opportunities to engage a diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Nelson Place places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and the overall development of its students. The school actively encourages family involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the administration and faculty work to create a structured yet nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

575

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson Place
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	131
Black	92
Asian	51
Two or More	30

White
271 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
131 (22.8 %)
Black
92 (16.0 %)
Asian
51 (8.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.2 %)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3506
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/nelson-place-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nelson Place
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nelson Place
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	43.1%
Male	327	56.9%

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