AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Amherst Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tomorrow River School District school district, located in Amherst, WI with about 381 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Amherst Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Amherst Elementary School, located at 357 N Main St in Amherst, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tomorrow River School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By focusing on essential core curriculum areas and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong base for future success, emphasizing both individual growth and community involvement.

The school benefits from its place within the broader Tomorrow River district, which prides itself on integrating community values with modern educational practices. Students at Amherst Elementary are encouraged to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and school programs that promote critical thinking and collaboration. With a focus on academic achievement and a welcoming atmosphere, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Amherst area, helping to prepare young learners for the transition to middle and high school.

For more information, contact Amherst Elementary at (715) 824-5523 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406-9102
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AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Amherst, WI with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
381
Teachers:
27.06
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 381 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.5%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
42.0%
Male
58.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.