Pelham

Summary:

The Pelham school district in Massachusetts is home to a single standout elementary school, Pelham Elementary. This school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools. With a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, Pelham Elementary boasts strong overall performance and impressive test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Pelham Elementary serves 129 students with a favorable 10:1 student-teacher ratio and significant per-student funding of over $21,000. The school's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy in 3rd and 4th grade, where proficiency rates significantly exceed the state average. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, it is projected to rebound to 306 in the 2024-2025 school year, indicating a potential for continued improvement.

Overall, Pelham is home to a high-performing elementary school that provides students with access to substantial resources and strong academic outcomes. Pelham Elementary's consistent excellence makes it a standout option for families in the area seeking a quality education for their children.

District Detail

45 Amherst Rd
Pelham, MA 01002

(413) 362-1810

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: K-6
Students: 128

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Pelham Elementary	Public	K-6	45 Amherst Road	Pelham	01002	Hampshire County	Pelham	No	No	No	No	(413) 362-1100	128	12	10.6		81 (63.3%)	7 (5.5%)	17 (13.3%)	5 (3.9%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.2%)	67.6	306^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.2%		76.8	228^th of 916 public elementary schools	75.1%	78	50.0	61.9	33.3	50.0	49.3	61.1	50.0	47.1	56.3	53.5	52.9	52.9	$23,039

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Amherst	1.56 mi	3	122^nd
Amherst-Pelham	2.19 mi	2	59^th
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter	4.91 mi	1
Shutesbury	5.27 mi	1	69^th
Leverett	6.1 mi	1	85^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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