Elementary School Definition
noun
A school of the first six grades (sometimes, the first five or eight grades), where basic subjects are taught.
Webster's New World
The first four to eight years of a child's formal education.
American Heritage
Elementary school is defined as a period of formal education following pre-school but before high school. It usually encompasses grades 1-8 and students learn basic skills in areas such as reading, writing and math.
An example of elementary school is a local public educational institute where you can sign your child up for kindergarten.
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