Amherst School District
- 170 CHESTNUT ST
- AMHERST, MA 01002
- (413) 362-1805
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $17,723 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 10.1 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,382 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 136 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,382 | 10.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 63 |
| Kindergarten Students | 172 |
| 1st Grade Students | 178 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 177 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 175 |
| 4th Grade Students | 180 |
| 5th Grade Students | 196 |
| 6th Grade Students | 180 |
| 7th Grade Students | - |
| 8th Grade Students | - |
| 9th Grade Students | - |
| 10th Grade Students | - |
| 11th Grade Students | - |
| 12th Grade Students | - |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 168 |
| Hispanic | 228 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 102 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 700 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 671 |
| Female | 650 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 136 | 10.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 120 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | - | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 93 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 63 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| School Administrators | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| Student Support Services | 26 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 0.2 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $25,419,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $13,864,000 | 54.5% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $13,213,000 | 52.0% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $60,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $237,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $140,000 | 0.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $214,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $11,274,000 | 44.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,159,000 | 24.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,345,000 | 5.3% |
| Transportation Programs | $298,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $166,000 | 0.7% |
| Non-Specified | $401,000 | 1.6% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,905,000 | 11.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $281,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $225,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Other | $38,000 | 0.1% |
| Direct - Other | $18,000 | 0.07% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $24,795,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $16,034,000 | 64.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $8,106,000 | 32.7% |
| Student Support | $1,831,000 | 7.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,641,000 | 6.5% |
| General Administration Support | $314,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $1,340,000 | 5.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,122,000 | 8.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $168,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Support Services | $690,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $655,000 | 2.6% |
| Food Services | $640,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Services | $15,000 | 0.06% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Amherst School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,382
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 136
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| CROCKER FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
280 West St
Amherst, MA Public | PK-6 | 341 | 9.9 |  Review This School |
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| FORT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
70 So East St
Amherst, MA Public | KG-6 | 434 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| MARKS MEADOW LABORATORY SCHOOL | ||||
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA Public | KG-6 | 178 | 10.6 | Review This School |
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| WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
71 Strong St
Amherst, MA Public | KG-6 | 368 | 9.8 | Review This School |
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