John R Fausey

784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089

www.wsps.org

411 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

John R. Fausey Elementary School is a public school located in West Springfield, Massachusetts, serving students in the early elementary grades. As part of the West Springfield Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation by utilizing district-wide curricula designed to meet state standards while encouraging student curiosity and community engagement.

The school is located on Amostown Road, serving as a central hub for its neighborhood families. Information regarding their specific academic programs, staff directory, and school calendar can be found on the district’s official website at [www.wsps.org](http://www.wsps.org). Through its dedication to collaborative learning and communication between faculty, parents, and the community, John R. Fausey strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

411

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John R Fausey
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	84
Black	21
Asian	27
Two or More	22

White
257 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
84 (20.4 %)
Asian
27 (6.6 %)
Two or More
22 (5.4 %)
Black
21 (5.1 %)

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:	West Springfield
Phone:	(413)263-3314
Website:	http://www.wsps.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 1 80

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 84