Elementary Schools in Winthrop

The elementary schools in Winthrop, Massachusetts consist of two schools: William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary serving grades PK-2 and Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School serving grades 3-5. While the schools have similar racial demographics, they differ in their academic performance and funding levels.

William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary has a higher statewide ranking and spends more per student at $17,647 compared to $16,490 at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School. However, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School's MCAS test scores are more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages while others are below.

Both schools have a majority White student population of around 75%, with a significant Hispanic minority of around 20%. The percentage of African American and Asian students is relatively low at under 2% for each group. The division of grades between the two schools may present transition challenges for students moving from one to the next.