Sheffield Elementary School

43 Crocker Avenue
Turners Falls, MA 01376

www.gmrsd.org

211 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Sheffield Elementary School, located at 43 Crocker Avenue in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving the community as part of the Gill-Montague Regional School District (GMRSD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, focusing on core academic development alongside the social and emotional growth of its young learners. As a key component of the regional district, Sheffield Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing foundational skills and community values.

The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its alignment with the broader GMRSD mission, which prioritizes equitable access to high-quality instruction. Through its official website, http://www.gmrsd.org, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, district updates, and information regarding school policies. By maintaining a collaborative relationship with parents and the surrounding Turners Falls community, Sheffield Elementary works to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

211

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheffield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	41
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
152 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (19.4 %)
Two or More
10 (4.7 %)
Black
7 (3.3 %)
Asian
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:	Gill-Montague
Phone:	(413)863-9326
Website:	http://www.gmrsd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 63