Chandler Magnet

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402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chandler Magnet, located at 525 Chandler Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Worcester Public Schools district. The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a structured and supportive learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Chandler Magnet aims to foster student curiosity and prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through various support services and extracurricular opportunities. As a "magnet" school, it often draws students from across the district, promoting a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere. With a dedicated staff and a focus on essential academic foundations, Chandler Magnet remains a central pillar in the Worcester community, dedicated to empowering its students to reach their full potential.

402

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chandler Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	305
Black	18
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
305 (75.9 %)
White
64 (15.9 %)
Black
18 (4.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)799-3452
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/chandler-magnet-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 35

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chandler Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chandler Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	54.7%
Male	182	45.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)