Abner Gibbs

50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085

www.schoolsofwestfield.org/o/abner-gibbs

153 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Abner Gibbs Elementary School, located on West Silver Street in Westfield, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Westfield Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and responsibility.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to active communication between faculty, students, and families to ensure a collaborative educational experience. Abner Gibbs utilizes various resources and programs to engage students, promoting a culture of learning that values individual growth and participation. As part of the wider Westfield school system, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing a structured, nurturing setting for students in their early academic years.

153

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abner Gibbs
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	11
Two or More	4

White
92 (60.1 %)
Hispanic
44 (28.8 %)
Asian
11 (7.2 %)
Two or More
4 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)

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:	Westfield
Phone:	(413)572-6418
Website:	http://www.schoolsofwestfield.org/o/abner-gibbs
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 30