elementary school

noun

: a school including usually the first four to the first eight grades and often a kindergarten

Examples of elementary school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mohassib currently works as a teachers aide at a Brooklyn public elementary school that is near the crime scene, a source with knowledge of the investigation told ABC News. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

The After-School Kindness Crew series, which chronicles the adventures of three elementary school students, Tony, River and Mia, is an extension of MindUP, Hawn’s preventative mental health program. — Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Baulwin, a former elementary school teacher appointed to the board in 2025, emphasized support for students with disabilities, community partnerships and expanding career education opportunities. — Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Hong Kong — A former elementary school teacher has been propelled into the ranks of paper billionaires in China after the stock debut of his company selling tape and other adhesive products to tech giants, according to Forbes. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for elementary school

• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule
• footstool
• guayule
• lobule
• misrule
• preschool
• pustule
• whirlpool