Clark-Wilkins School

cw.sau39.org

708 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Clark-Wilkins School, located in Amherst, New Hampshire, serves as a primary educational hub for the community, typically housing students in the early elementary grades (typically Pre-K through 4th grade). Part of the Souhegan Cooperative School District (SAU 39), the school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners, integrating core subjects like literacy and mathematics with hands-on activities that promote curiosity and critical thinking.

The school is deeply integrated into the Amherst community and places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the town itself. By utilizing a collaborative approach, Clark-Wilkins strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school utilizes modern instructional practices and resources to help students develop both the character and the knowledge necessary to thrive as they progress through the school district.

708

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark-Wilkins School
Demographic	Student Count
White	632
Hispanic	27
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
632 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (3.8 %)
Two or More
27 (3.8 %)
Asian
13 (1.8 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Amherst School District
Phone:	(603)673-4411
Website:	http://cw.sau39.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 44

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 156