Westminster Elementary

(978)874-2043

wes.awrsd.org/

389 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Westminster Elementary School is a public primary school located in Westminster, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District (AWRSD), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the foundational development of its youngest learners. Its location at 9 Academy Hill places it at the center of the local community, emphasizing a neighborhood-focused approach to early education.

The school’s curriculum is designed to promote both academic proficiency and social-emotional growth, encouraging students to develop curiosity and a love for learning. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, Westminster Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into upper-elementary schooling. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and district resources, the school maintains an active presence through the AWRSD website.

389

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westminster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	19
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
347 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.9 %)
Two or More
12 (3.1 %)
Black
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Ashburnham-Westminster
Phone:	(978)874-2043
Website:	http://wes.awrsd.org/
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 2 92

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 89