Gleason Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
1%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
92%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
3%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gleason Elementary School?
221 students attend Gleason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gleason Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gleason Elementary School offer ?
Gleason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gleason Elementary School part of?
Gleason Elementary School is part of Medford School District.
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