Lesley Ellis School at a Glance

LES at a Glance

	Lesley Ellis School at a Glance
	History: Founded in 1886 as part of The Cambridge School and reorganized as Lesley Ellis School in 1949. Lesley Ellis is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools of New England....more. Grades: Preschool (age 2.9) –Grade 5 Enrollment: Approximately 150 students Philosophy: Independent elementary school. Progressive teaching practice with strong academics and an antibias curriculum...more. Program Highlights: Experiential learning incorporating regular field trips. Spanish beginning in Preschool. Multi-age classrooms in elementary program. Class Size: 15–20 students. Approximately one teacher per 7/8 students in preschool classrooms, and one to 9/10 students in elementary classes. Teachers: 26 teachers; over 85% have 5 or more years of experience; over 70% have advanced degrees. Several teachers are affiliated with graduate schools of education. Specialists: Spanish, music, reading and learning specialist, library, and physical education.

	Before and Afterschool Programs: Early drop-off available at 8:00 a.m. Afterschool program until 5:30 p.m. Summer program...more. Communities Served: 13 different cities and towns including Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Cambridge, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Somerville, Watertown, Winchester, and surrounding areas. Resources: Open sunlit classrooms in the former Gibbs School building in Arlington. Over 7,000 sq. feet of flexible space for art, music, Spanish, and special events and performances. Two outside play areas. Computers in every classroom; extensive children’s library collection; regular use of gymnasium; regular use of community and greater Boston resources. School Traditions: All-School Apple Picking Trip, Annual Auction to benefit the Financial Assistance Fund, Teacher Appreciation Night, Kindergarten “Artist Studies,” Field Day, Special Friends' Day, Family Breakfasts, Student Authors’ Breakfasts, others. Application Deadline: January 15...more.