elementary schools

Noun

elementary school (countable and uncountable, plural elementary schools)

1. (Canada, US, historically UK) A children’s school, typically older than toddlers and younger than adolescents. In the U.S., elementary schools cover grades 1 through 5, and the ages of the children are usually 6-11 years. At a minimum, elementary schools will teach basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and history.
   • On one offshore island Wuciou (also Wuqiu), the song of the only elementary school had these lyrics:
   • We are the little friends of the frontier, good students of Wuciou elementary school. We are not afraid of stormy winds and frightening waves; bravely and [with] perseverance, we advance forward. Our school is erected on the lonely island of the ocean. We will study hard, and are not afraid of...2015, Language, Politics and Identity in Taiwan: Naming China, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 32

   Synonyms:

   grade school, primary school

2. (Philippines) A primary education school for grades 1-6 (a continuation of preschool). It is succeeded by junior high school.