Thoreau Elementary School

This is the main entrance to Thoreau Elementary School in Concord.

Thoreau Elementary School is located within a quiet neighborhood of Concord.

Students can play basketball behind Thoreau Elementary School in Concord.

Thoreau Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

29 Prairie St, Concord, MA

Concord Public Schools

451 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Angel Charles

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
76%

Reading Proficiency
70%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

70%

Math Proficiency

76%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 43	Full Time Teachers 43
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.7%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

457:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.4%	Female 46.6%
White 71.5%	Two or more races 10.2%
Asian 9.9%	Hispanic 6.6%
Black 1.5%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/23/2023

I've had 3 out of 4 kids attend this school. 2 of the 3 received IEPs that they likely would not have received at other schools. As a result, all my kids have flourished at Thoreau. The teachers, assistants, staff, and administration are all wonderful and truly care about your kids. Test scores are...

5.0 parent

6/18/2020

Thoreau is a top notch school in the area. Every teacher here is amazing, and there's a strong culture of caring for our children. There are so many opportunities for learning here, and the school itself is beautiful. I was amazed when I first toured it at Parent Night the first time. There are insp...

5.0 parent

11/18/2014

Thoreau recently ranked among the top 25 elementary schools in the state. All the schools in Concord offer nearly identical curriculum. The neighborhood surrounding Thoreau is dense with families with children attending the school - a strong local community with the school as its hub. They are curre...

5.0 parent

3/21/2013

My child has been at Thoreau now for 2 years. We love Thoreau & all the staff here. The principal, teachers, and staff work solely for the children! This school has excellent teachers! There are school specialists on staff that help enhance the children's education. When I have any questions the pri...

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Concord Carlisle High School

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Public

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Willow Hill School

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Massachusetts Middlesex County Concord 01742

Thoreau Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Concord, MA, in the Concord neighborhood, and is served by the Concord Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 451 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Thoreau Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,684,867. Discover additional schools in the area, like Concord Carlisle High School, Willow Hill School, Concord Academy, and more. Learn more about what Concord has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thoreau Elementary School.

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