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

One elementary school counselor will split time between the four elementary schools to work on these initiatives. — Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Sep. 2026

Virginia school shooting Police responded to a reported shooting at an elementary school in Virginia on Wednesday morning, local and federal officials said. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

An adult was wounded in a shooting at a Virginia elementary school Wednesday morning, according to an official who responded to the scene and confirmed no children were injured. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Lucas also gives back through mentoring and his work with his former elementary school in Miami Gardens. — Najahe Sherman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 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