Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grade-school
Noun
/ɡreɪd skuːl/
Definition
A level of education that typically includes elementary school students, particularly those in the first through eighth grades.
Examples
- Many students start grade school at the age of five.
- Grade-school teachers often focus on foundational subjects like reading and math.
- After grade school, students usually advance to middle school.
Meaning
Refers to the period of education that involves basic learning skills, usually for children aged 5 to 14.
Synonyms
- Elementary school
- Primary school
- Junior school
