TATHAM

Tatham is a public elementary school that is part of the West Springfield school district, located in West Springfield, MA with about 239 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Tatham has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Tatham Elementary School, located at 61 Laurel Road in West Springfield, Massachusetts, is a public school serving students in the West Springfield Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students in the early elementary grades.

As part of the West Springfield school system, Tatham emphasizes community engagement and a student-centered curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its population. The school benefits from its location in a residential area, which helps facilitate close-knit relationships between staff, families, and the local community, creating a welcoming atmosphere for young learners as they begin their educational journey.

For more information, contact Tatham at (413) 263-3330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
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TATHAM is a public school in West Springfield, MA with about 239 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
West Springfield
Total Students:
239
Teachers:
18.99
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 239 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TATHAM is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
2.9%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.