ATHOL COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Athol Community Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Athol-Royalston school district, located in Athol, MA with about 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Athol Community Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Athol Community Elementary School (ACES), located at 1064 Pleasant Street in Athol, Massachusetts, serves as a primary hub for early education in the North Quabbin region. As part of the Athol-Royalston Regional School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the early elementary grades, focusing on creating a community-centered atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to prepare students for future educational success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Athol Community Elementary School places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student engagement. The school leverages its resources to provide a variety of supports and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing a positive school culture and active parent involvement, ACES strives to be more than just a place of instruction; it acts as a pillar of the local community, committed to nurturing curiosity and lifelong learning in every child who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Athol Community Elementary School at (978) 249-2406 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.