Definitions for "Elementary school"
An elementary/secondary school with one or more of grades K–6 that does not have any grade higher than grade 8. For example, schools with grades K–6, 1–3, or 6–8 are classified as elementary.
A school classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above Grade 6. Combined elementary/middle schools are considered middle schools and combined elementary and secondary schools (e.g., K-12 buildings) are classified as high schools for this report. (If your state uses a different definition, you may use that definition but note the difference in Question 3 on the reporting form.)
a school for young children; usually the first 6 or 8 grades
Keywords:  educational, agency
State Educational Agency