elementary school

noun
the lowest school giving formal instruction, teaching the rudiments of learning, and extending usually from six to eight years.
Also called primary school.


Origin:
1835–45

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elementary school
 
n
1.  (Brit) a former name for primary school
2.  (US), (Canadian) grade school, Also called (in the US): grammar school a state school in which instruction is given for the first six to eight years of a child's education

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Elementary school is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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They only know the date from elementary school history lessons.
For elementary school kids, there should be mandatory simple questions to test
  basic understanding of scientific method.
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Must of the times to be an elementary school teacher you have to have more than
  a college degree.
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