Henry Wilson Memorial School

hwms.sau61.org/

287 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Henry Wilson Memorial School (HWMS), located in Farmington, New Hampshire, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating under the SAU 61 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare pupils for future academic success while instilling the values necessary to become responsible and productive members of the Farmington area.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Henry Wilson Memorial School places a strong emphasis on maintaining clear communication between educators, parents, and students to ensure a collaborative educational process. The school’s digital presence serves as a resource for families to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive atmosphere, HWMS strives to provide the foundational tools and resources required for every student to reach their full potential within the SAU 61 framework.

287

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Wilson Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
261 (90.9 %)
Two or More
20 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Farmington School District
Phone:	(603)755-2181
Website:	http://hwms.sau61.org/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 51

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 60