elementary school
nounUK /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i skuːl/
US /ˌel.əˈmen.tɚ.i skuːl/
A school for young children where they learn basic things like reading and math.
My little sister starts elementary school next year.
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2. The first stage of formal education, usually covering the early school years.
He finished elementary school before moving on to middle school.
3. The building where young children go to learn.
The elementary school is just down the street from our house.
4. A basic or introductory level of learning in a subject.
This book teaches elementary school math concepts.