Paper Mill

341 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Paper Mill Elementary School, located on Paper Mill Road in Westfield, Massachusetts, serves as a community-focused educational institution for students in the Westfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of belonging within the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, Paper Mill strives to address the diverse needs of its student body, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character development. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school works to empower students to reach their full potential, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their elementary years.

341

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paper Mill
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	82
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	26

White
220 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
82 (24.0 %)
Two or More
26 (7.6 %)
Asian
7 (2.1 %)
Black
6 (1.8 %)

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)572-6519
Website:	http://schoolsofwestfield.org/o/paper-mill
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 66