schoolchild
UK: ˈskuːltʃaɪld | US: ˈskuːltʃaɪld
n. a child who attends school
The word "schoolchild" is a straightforward compound of "school" (from Old English "scōl," derived from Latin "schola," meaning "place of learning") and "child" (from Old English "cild," meaning "young person"). The combination reflects the literal meaning of a young person associated with a school environment. This compounding is typical in English for creating clear, descriptive terms.
The schoolchild carried a heavy backpack full of books.
Every schoolchild in the district received a free lunch.
The teacher praised the schoolchild for excellent handwriting.
A tired schoolchild fell asleep on the bus ride home.
The library organized a special reading program for every schoolchild.