Old Mill Pond

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599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Old Mill Pond Elementary School is a public institution located in Palmer, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Palmer Public School District, the school is dedicated to establishing a strong educational foundation for its youngest learners by fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic skills—such as literacy and numeracy—with social-emotional development, ensuring that students transition successfully into their primary education years.

The school places a significant emphasis on community and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. By utilizing various school-wide initiatives and maintaining a collaborative relationship with families, Old Mill Pond strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth. Through its focus on early childhood development, the school plays a vital role in preparing Palmer’s children for long-term success in the subsequent grades of the district’s elementary and secondary programs.

599

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Mill Pond
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	90
Black	11
Asian	9
Two or More	25

White
464 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
90 (15.0 %)
Two or More
25 (4.2 %)
Black
11 (1.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.5 %)

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:	Palmer
Phone:	(413)283-4300
Website:	http://palmerschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=293442&type=d
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 103