Walter G. Nord Middle School

www.amherstk12.org

535 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Walter G. Nord Middle School, located in Amherst, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Amherst Exempted Village School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition between elementary and high school. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Walter G. Nord Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student involvement. The school maintains a strong connection with the surrounding Amherst community, encouraging parents and residents to participate in school life. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, the school utilizes its online platform and resources to keep families informed while promoting a culture of inclusivity, student responsibility, and continuous academic growth.

535

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter G. Nord Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	82
Black	18
Asian	7
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
391 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
82 (15.3 %)
Two or More
36 (6.7 %)
Black
18 (3.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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 Exempted Village
Phone:	(440)988-4441
Website:	http://www.amherstk12.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 4 259

Grade 5 276