Chestnut Hill Community School

www.belchertownps.org

482 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Chestnut Hill Community School, located at 59 State Street in Belchertown, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Belchertown Public Schools district. It typically focuses on the middle elementary grades, providing a foundational educational environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a smaller school district, the school aims to foster a supportive and close-knit atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Belchertown Public School system, which prioritizes academic excellence, inclusivity, and preparing students for future success. By leveraging local resources and maintaining strong communication with families, Chestnut Hill Community School seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience. For those interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence on the district website at [www.belchertownps.org](http://www.belchertownps.org).

482

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chestnut Hill Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	24

White
415 (86.1 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.1 %)
Two or More
24 (5.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belchertown
Phone:	(413)323-0437
Website:	http://www.belchertownps.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 4 156

Grade 5 166

Grade 6 160