What grades does John A Bishop serve?

As a Primary school, John A Bishop serves students in Arlington, MA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is John A Bishop located?

You can find John A Bishop in Arlington, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John A Bishop?

At John A Bishop, there are approximately 12.2 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Arlington, MA?

John A Bishop is among the schools serving Arlington, MA. The school is part of the local school system.

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John A Bishop — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Arlington, Massachusetts|Arlington

Arlington, MA 02474

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Mon

New Educator Orientation Day 1Event

Aug

Mon

New Educator Orientation Day 1Event

Aug

Tue

New Educator Orientation Day 2Event

Aug

Tue

New Educator Orientation Day 2Event

Aug

Wed

New Educator Curriculum Day 1Event

Aug

Wed

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

391

Student:Teacher

12.2:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Arlington

Phone

(781)316-3791

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

70-74%

Math Proficiency

60-64%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.6%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

450

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

28.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.16

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.050000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,961

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,893

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,658

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 34%Local 63%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$713,764

+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr

Boston, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Uninsured residents

6.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,143

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,066

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

235 (22%)

Autism

223 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

210 (20%)

Emotional Disturbance

105 (10%)

Speech/Language Impairment

97 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

22 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

375

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

New Educator Orientation Day 1

Event

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

New Educator Orientation Day 1

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Tue, Aug 18, 2026

New Educator Orientation Day 2

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of School (Elementary, Gibbs, OMS, & AHS)	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of School (Elementary, Gibbs, OMS, & AHS)	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of School (Elementary, Gibbs, OMS, & AHS)	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	NO SCHOOL - SCHOOL CLOSED	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	NO SCHOOL - SCHOOL CLOSED	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Day of Preschool	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Day of Preschool	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Day of Preschool	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting - Hybrid Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting - Hybrid Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting - Hybrid Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Cartwheel Webinar - Growing Together: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health This School Year As families head back to school, parents often wonder how to best support their child’s mental health and well-being. Join educational psychologist Linda Price, M.Ed., CAGS, and youth speaker Mallory G. for an uplifting and informative presentation designed to provide practical tools for parents Read more	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Cartwheel Webinar - Growing Together: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health This School Year As families head back to school, parents often wonder how to best support their child’s mental health and well-being. Join educational psychologist Linda Price, M.Ed., CAGS, and youth speaker Mallory G. for an uplifting and informative presentation designed to provide practical tools for parents Read more	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People's Day	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People's Day	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People's Day	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	NO SCHOOL for Students Only - Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	NO SCHOOL for Students Only - Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	NO SCHOOL for Students Only - Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Cartwheel Webinar - Helping Kids Get Started: Supporting Motivation for School, Homework, and Learning School-related struggles can become one of the biggest sources of stress and conflict at home. In this webinar, we&#39\;ll explore what&#39\;s driving challenges with motivation, homework battles, avoidance, and shutdown, and share practical strategies to help kids and teens get started, stay Read more	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Cartwheel Webinar - Helping Kids Get Started: Supporting Motivation for School, Homework, and Learning School-related struggles can become one of the biggest sources of stress and conflict at home. In this webinar, we&#39\;ll explore what&#39\;s driving challenges with motivation, homework battles, avoidance, and shutdown, and share practical strategies to help kids and teens get started, stay Read more	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Cartwheel Webinar - The Holiday Effect: Why Kids Struggle and How Parent Can Help The holidays don't always bring out the best in kids—or in the adults who care for them. In this webinar, we'll explore why this time of year can be especially challenging and how parents can support children and teens with greater connection, understanding, and confidence—without losing themselv Read more	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Cartwheel Webinar - The Holiday Effect: Why Kids Struggle and How Parent Can Help The holidays don't always bring out the best in kids—or in the adults who care for them. In this webinar, we'll explore why this time of year can be especially challenging and how parents can support children and teens with greater connection, understanding, and confidence—without losing themselv Read more	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK	Break	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar: New Year, No Pressure: Setting Your Family Up for a Good Year A new year brings the temptation to set big goals and high expectations for ourselves and our kids. In this webinar, we'll explore what research tells us about motivation, habits, and what helps children thrive, and how parents can support a fresh start without the pressure that often makes chan Read more	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar: New Year, No Pressure: Setting Your Family Up for a Good Year A new year brings the temptation to set big goals and high expectations for ourselves and our kids. In this webinar, we'll explore what research tells us about motivation, habits, and what helps children thrive, and how parents can support a fresh start without the pressure that often makes chan Read more	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr Day	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr Day	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr Day	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar: Helping Kids Thrive: Building Resilience, Confidence, and Belonging In recognition of Black History Monty, Cartwheel will explore practical strategies to help children build resilience, navigate stress, and develop a strong sense of self and belonging. Drawing on insights relevant to families of all backgrounds, parents and caregivers will learn actionable ways Read more	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar: Helping Kids Thrive: Building Resilience, Confidence, and Belonging In recognition of Black History Monty, Cartwheel will explore practical strategies to help children build resilience, navigate stress, and develop a strong sense of self and belonging. Drawing on insights relevant to families of all backgrounds, parents and caregivers will learn actionable ways Read more	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - February Break	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - February Break	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - February Break	Break	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar - Stop Doing It All: Helping Kids Build Executive Function Skills Do you find yourself constantly reminding, organizing, planning, and keeping your child on track? You're not alone. In this webinar, we'll explore why some children struggle with executive functioning skills like organization, task initiation, emotional regulation, and follow-through—and why Read more	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar - Stop Doing It All: Helping Kids Build Executive Function Skills Do you find yourself constantly reminding, organizing, planning, and keeping your child on track? You're not alone. In this webinar, we'll explore why some children struggle with executive functioning skills like organization, task initiation, emotional regulation, and follow-through—and why Read more	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Good Friday	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Good Friday	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Good Friday	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar -Emptying the Emotional Backpack: Helping Your Child Through Big Feelings Children's upsets cause some of the rockiest moments in parenting. This webinar will present a framework for understanding children's emotions. You will learn effective strategies for strengthening connection, getting through tough moments in a way that builds trust, and helping your child navigat Read more	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar -Emptying the Emotional Backpack: Helping Your Child Through Big Feelings Children's upsets cause some of the rockiest moments in parenting. This webinar will present a framework for understanding children's emotions. You will learn effective strategies for strengthening connection, getting through tough moments in a way that builds trust, and helping your child navigat Read more	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	NO SCHOOL - April Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	NO SCHOOL - April Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	NO SCHOOL - April Break	Break	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar - Screen Time and Summer: Helping Kids have a Healthy Digital Summer When school lets out, screens often take up more space in kids' lives. In this webinar, we'll explore what a healthy digital summer can look like, how to set boundaries without constant battles, and practical ways to help children stay connected to the people, activities, and experiences that Read more	Event	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	Cartwheel Webinar - Screen Time and Summer: Helping Kids have a Healthy Digital Summer When school lets out, screens often take up more space in kids' lives. In this webinar, we'll explore what a healthy digital summer can look like, how to set boundaries without constant battles, and practical ways to help children stay connected to the people, activities, and experiences that Read more	Event	—