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

There will still be free breakfast for elementary schools and K-8 centers, and 121 schools will continue to offer free meals to all students. — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Bresnahan officially started her 31st year in public education last month as the new superintendent at Oak Park Elementary School District 97, which includes eight elementary schools as well as Brooks Middle School and Julian Middle School. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Music lessons followed, and English instruction was extended to elementary school students. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The elementary school arts magnet program is housed at University Park Creative Arts. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 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