ERNEST F UPHAM
Ernest F Upham is a public elementary school that is part of the Wellesley school district, located in Wellesley, MA with about 236 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Ernest F Upham has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
The Ernest F. Upham Elementary School, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is part of the Wellesley Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community values, the school serves students in grades K-5 within a neighborhood-focused setting. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to support the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of every child, fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.
Beyond core academics, Upham is highly regarded for its inclusive culture and the active participation of its parent community. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and staff to ensure that students are provided with the resources and personal attention necessary to thrive. With its location in the heart of the Wellesley community, the school remains dedicated to preparing students to become responsible, empathetic, and engaged citizens.
For more information, contact Ernest F Upham at (781) 446-6285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 446-6285
http://wellesleyps.org/upham
ERNEST F UPHAM is a public school in Wellesley, MA with about 236 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wellesley
- Total Students:
- 236
- Teachers:
- 19.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 236 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ERNEST F UPHAM is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.5%
- Asian
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.