Erving

Erving is an open, traditional public school district located at 201 Wendell Rd in New Salem, Massachusetts. Operating a single educational facility within a rural fringe setting near the Greenfield metro area, the non-charter district is dedicated exclusively to primary education, serving students from pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade. By focusing entirely on foundational early childhood and elementary learning, the district provides a structured environment tailored to young scholars during their pivotal academic years.

The district serves a close-knit student body of 113 children, maintaining balanced, small-scale grade cohorts that range from 11 pre-kindergarten pupils to 16 students in individual elementary grades. The student population comprises 46 female and 67 male students, with a racial and ethnic composition that includes 95 White students, 10 students of two or more races, and 8 Hispanic students. To deliver comprehensive care and instruction, the district is backed by a dedicated workforce totaling 90.38 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes 36.8 FTE teachers, 14.1 FTE instructional aides, and 39.48 FTE support personnel. Parents and researchers can learn more by contacting the district directly at (413) 423-3337 or visiting their online portal at http://www.union28.org.