Plains Elementary

www.southhadleyschools.org/plains

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Plains Elementary School is a public primary school located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, serving students in the early grades of their education. Situated on Lyman Street, the school is part of the South Hadley Public Schools district and focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. The school is characterized by a commitment to foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into the upper elementary grades and beyond.

The school community emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from both teachers and families to support student achievement. Like many schools in the region, Plains Elementary integrates core academic standards with programs designed to encourage curiosity and community engagement. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school seeks to instill a love of learning in its students while ensuring they have the essential skills and resources necessary to thrive in their future academic endeavors.

307

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plains Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	56
Black	2
Asian	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
220 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
56 (18.2 %)
Two or More
18 (5.9 %)
Asian
10 (3.3 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	South Hadley
Phone:	(413)538-5068
Website:	http://www.southhadleyschools.org/plains
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 61

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 142