PAPER MILL

Paper Mill is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westfield school district, located in Westfield, MA with about 412 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 30 teachers, Paper Mill 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.

Paper Mill Elementary School, located on Paper Mill Road in Westfield, Massachusetts, serves as a community-focused educational institution for students in the Westfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of belonging within the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, Paper Mill strives to address the diverse needs of its student body, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character development. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school works to empower students to reach their full potential, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their elementary years.

For more information, contact Paper Mill at (413) 572-6519 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

148 Paper Mill Rd
Westfield, MA 01085-3899
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PAPER MILL is a public Title I school in Westfield, MA with about 412 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Westfield
Total Students:
412
Teachers:
30.75
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 412 students

White
69.2%
Hispanic/Latino
23.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.