elementary school
Americannoun
noun
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a former name for primary school
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Also called (in the US): grade school. grammar school. a state school in which instruction is given for the first six to eight years of a child's education
Etymology
Origin of elementary school
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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“Remember the Times” stretches back to Riley’s childhood in Harlem, where the playground of his elementary school abutted the parking lot behind New York’s venerable Apollo Theater.
From Los Angeles Times
“Maybe you want to go to the elementary school instead?” the bus driver asked.
From Literature
In a 2025 survey, 76% of elementary school leaders said they “agree” or “strongly agree” that the pandemic has continued to negatively affect the behavioral development of students.
From Los Angeles Times
It has played countless elementary schools, children’s hospitals, civic events and theme parks with interactive songs that teach musical concepts and life lessons.
From Los Angeles Times
The short video shows a much younger Guthrie picking pink flowers in the garden with her elementary school aged children.
From Los Angeles Times
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