Winchendon PreSchool Program

Winchendon
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
90 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Winchendon Preschool Program, located at 32 Elmwood Road, serves as an integral part of the Winchendon Public Schools district in Massachusetts. Aligned with the district's broader mission, the program focuses on providing early childhood education that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive development in young children. By emphasizing school readiness, the curriculum is designed to help children build foundational academic and behavioral skills in a supportive, structured environment, preparing them for their transition into elementary school.

As a public school-based program, it operates under the standards and oversight of the Winchendon Public School system, ensuring that instruction is developmentally appropriate and inclusive. Families interested in enrollment, specific program hours, or curriculum details can access further information through the district’s official website at http://www.winchendonk12.org. The program serves as a key community resource for local families looking to engage their children in a high-quality educational setting early in their academic journey.
90
Total Students
3.7
Full-Time Teachers
24.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    74 (82.2%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (8.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (5.6%)
  • Black
    2 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Winchendon
Phone: (978)297-3436
Website: http://www.winchendonk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 90
Gender Ratio