Northfield Elementary

sites.google.com/a/pvrsdk12.org/nes/

200 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Northfield Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural town of Northfield, Massachusetts. As part of the Pioneer Valley Regional School District, it serves students in the surrounding community by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills and personal growth. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, benefiting from the small-town character of Northfield while providing resources consistent with a broader regional district.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student engagement and development. By maintaining a focus on community collaboration and individualized attention, Northfield Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational activities, events, and local engagement within the Pioneer Valley region.

200

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (93.0 %)
Two or More
9 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Pioneer Valley
Phone:	(413)498-5842
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/pvrsdk12.org/nes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 28