Wildwood Elementary

www.arps.org/ww

326 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wildwood Elementary School, located at 71 Strong Street in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a prominent public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic development alongside social-emotional growth. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and students, Wildwood strives to create a community where children feel valued and encouraged to explore their interests within a diverse and engaging classroom setting.

As part of the Amherst public school system, Wildwood focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future academic success while promoting lifelong learning. The school leverages its location in the vibrant, academic-focused town of Amherst to enrich its educational programming. For those seeking specific information regarding current school initiatives, academic calendars, or administrative details, the school maintains an official presence through the district's website at [www.arps.org](http://www.arps.org).

326

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wildwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	60
Black	50
Asian	35
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
156 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
60 (18.5 %)
Black
50 (15.4 %)
Asian
35 (10.8 %)
Two or More
21 (6.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)362-1400
Website:	http://www.arps.org/ww
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 43