Chilmark Elementary

Up-Island Regional
8 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535
70 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Chilmark Elementary School is a small, close-knit public school located on Martha’s Vineyard, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. As part of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools district, the school is deeply integrated into the local Chilmark community, emphasizing a personalized learning experience that reflects the unique character of the island. The school is known for its focus on maintaining small class sizes, which allows teachers to provide individualized attention and foster a supportive, family-like atmosphere for every child.

Beyond the core academic curriculum, Chilmark Elementary places a strong emphasis on place-based and experiential learning, often utilizing the island's natural surroundings as an extension of the classroom. The school promotes a holistic approach to development, balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. By leveraging its scenic location and strong parent-teacher partnerships, Chilmark Elementary aims to cultivate curious, engaged, and responsible lifelong learners.
70
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    60 (85.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (10.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.4 %)
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: Up-Island Regional
Phone: (508)645-2562
Website: http://chilmarkschool.mvyps.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
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
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Tisbury Elementary
Up-Island Regional
342 Students
401 Old County Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575 (6.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th