Wawecus Road School

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133 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wawecus Road School is a public elementary school located in the Greendale neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the school serves students in grades Pre-K through 6. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills are prioritized.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Wawecus Road School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging them to be responsible, respectful members of the community. With a focus on both traditional classroom instruction and supportive enrichment programs, the school strives to meet the individual needs of every child within a safe and engaging educational setting.

133

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wawecus Road School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	57
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	9

Hispanic
57 (42.9 %)
White
40 (30.1 %)
Black
19 (14.3 %)
Two or More
9 (6.8 %)
Asian
8 (6.0 %)

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)799-3527
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/wawecus-road-school/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 19

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wawecus Road School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	19
Grade 2	16
Grade 3	21
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	17
Grade 6	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wawecus Road School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	67	50.4%
Male	66	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)