Varnum Arts Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
7%
Hispanic
34%
24%
Black
14%
10%
White
28%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Varnum Arts Elementary School?
184 students attend Varnum Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Varnum Arts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Asian, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Varnum Arts Elementary School?
Varnum Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Varnum Arts Elementary School offer ?
Varnum Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Varnum Arts Elementary School part of?
Varnum Arts Elementary School is part of Lowell School District.
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