elementary school
"Elementary school" is a term primarily used in the United States to describe the first stage of formal education for young children.
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Definition
B1Education
(general, regional)An institution providing the initial years of formal education, usually covering kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.
Example
- Children learn basic subjects like reading and math at elementary school.
- After completing elementary school, students often advance to middle school.
B1Education
(general)A school for young children focusing on foundational subjects such as reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Example
- Elementary schools play a crucial role in early childhood education.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "elementary school":
middle schoolhigh schooljunior high schooljunior schoolpublic schoolfirst schoolsecondary schoolupper schoolgrammar schoolsenior high schoolprep schoolschool lifeschool agehome school