Crocker Farm Elementary

www.arps.org/cf

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Crocker Farm Elementary School, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a prominent public school serving students in the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community, focusing on the social, emotional, and academic development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing a holistic approach to education, Crocker Farm strives to create an environment where children feel encouraged to explore their curiosities while developing essential foundational skills.

The school’s curriculum and culture reflect the progressive values of the Amherst community, often highlighting project-based learning and an appreciation for global citizenship. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher involvement, the school prioritizes collaborative partnerships between families and educators. Their campus is designed to be a welcoming space that integrates learning with the natural environment, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for their transition to the upper elementary grades and beyond.

345

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crocker Farm Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	65
Black	44
Asian	40
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
152 (44.7 %)
Hispanic
65 (19.1 %)
Black
44 (12.9 %)
Asian
40 (11.8 %)
Two or More
37 (10.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Amherst
Phone:	(413)362-1600
Website:	http://www.arps.org/cf
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 44