WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wildwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Amherst school district, located in Amherst, MA with about 403 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Wildwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wildwood Elementary School, located at 71 Strong Street in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a prominent public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic development alongside social-emotional growth. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and students, Wildwood strives to create a community where children feel valued and encouraged to explore their interests within a diverse and engaging classroom setting.

As part of the Amherst public school system, Wildwood focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future academic success while promoting lifelong learning. The school leverages its location in the vibrant, academic-focused town of Amherst to enrich its educational programming. For those seeking specific information regarding current school initiatives, academic calendars, or administrative details, the school maintains an official presence through the district's website at [www.arps.org](http://www.arps.org).

For more information, contact Wildwood Elementary at (413) 362-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
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WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Amherst, MA with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Amherst
Total Students:
403
Teachers:
42.58
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 403 students

White
48.9%
Hispanic/Latino
19.1%
Black or African American
11.9%
Asian
11.7%
Two or more races
8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.