elementary school

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Synonyms: elementary schools

Antonyms: elementary schools

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|North America|historically|_|UK}} A children’s school, typically older than toddlers and younger than adolescents. In the U.S., elementary schools cover grades 1 through 5, and the ages of the children are usually 6-11 years. At a minimum, elementary schools will teach basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and history.
2. {{lb|en|Philippines}} A [[primary education]] school for grades 1-6 (a continuation of [[preschool]]). It is succeeded by [[junior high school]].

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