Swift River Elementary

www.belchertownps.org

474 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Swift River Elementary School is a public primary school located at 57 State Street in Belchertown, Massachusetts. As a key component of the Belchertown Public School District, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages academic growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility among its student body.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Belchertown Public Schools, which prioritizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student wellness. By utilizing resources from the district’s central administration, Swift River Elementary aims to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school. For parents and community members interested in specific academic programs, calendar updates, or administrative contact information, the school’s official website at http://www.belchertownps.org serves as the primary resource.

474

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swift River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	54
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	19

White
392 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
54 (11.4 %)
Two or More
19 (4.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Belchertown
Phone:	(413)323-0472
Website:	http://www.belchertownps.org
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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

Grade 1 163

Grade 2 158

Grade 3 153