Center

837 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

ctr.longmeadow.k12.ma.us

424 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Center School, located at 837 Longmeadow Street in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Longmeadow Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its young students, focusing on essential developmental skills while building a strong sense of community. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Center School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares children for the subsequent stages of their academic journeys.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic and close-knit character of Longmeadow, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through a variety of programs and a committed staff, Center School encourages curiosity, collaboration, and personal responsibility among its students. For those interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative information, the school’s official website at [http://ctr.longmeadow.k12.ma.us](http://ctr.longmeadow.k12.ma.us) serves as a primary resource for the local community.

424

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	35
Black	11
Asian	14
Two or More	16

White
348 (82.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.3 %)
Two or More
16 (3.8 %)
Asian
14 (3.3 %)
Black
11 (2.6 %)

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:	Longmeadow
Phone:	(413)565-4290
Website:	http://ctr.longmeadow.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 66

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 72