West Tisbury Elementary

401 Old County Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575

www.wtisburyschool.org

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

West Tisbury School, located on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for the local community, catering to students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By leveraging its unique island location, the curriculum often integrates hands-on learning experiences, environmental awareness, and a strong connection to the local community, ensuring that students are deeply engaged with the world around them.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and creativity. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on small-class values, West Tisbury School strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges of high school and beyond. Beyond the traditional classroom, the school maintains an active partnership with parents and community members, promoting a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to become responsible, thoughtful, and active participants in their school and broader society.

342

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Tisbury Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	55
Black	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	14

White
246 (71.9 %)
Hispanic
55 (16.1 %)
Two or More
20 (5.8 %)
American Indian
14 (4.1 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)

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:	Up-Island Regional
Phone:	(508)696-7738
Website:	http://www.wtisburyschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 47