Ernest F Upham

160 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Ernest F. Upham Elementary School, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is part of the Wellesley Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community values, the school serves students in grades K-5 within a neighborhood-focused setting. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to support the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of every child, fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, Upham is highly regarded for its inclusive culture and the active participation of its parent community. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and staff to ensure that students are provided with the resources and personal attention necessary to thrive. With its location in the heart of the Wellesley community, the school remains dedicated to preparing students to become responsible, empathetic, and engaged citizens.

160

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ernest F Upham
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	12
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
108 (67.5 %)
Asian
16 (10.0 %)
Two or More
14 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (7.5 %)
Black
9 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Wellesley
Phone:	(781)446-6285
Website:	http://wellesleyps.org/upham
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 21

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 36