James Clark School

www.agawamed.org

297 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Based on the information provided and its designation within the Agawam Public Schools district, here is a summary of the James Clark School:

The James Clark School, located at 65 Oxford Street in Agawam, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational component of the Agawam Public Schools district. As a primary educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social development, and personal growth for its young learners. By aligning with the broader district’s curriculum and mission, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can build the essential skills necessary for their future educational success.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district-wide network that emphasizes community engagement and educational equity. Through its website (http://www.agawamed.org), the school maintains a line of communication with families, offering resources, updates on district policies, and insights into its daily operations. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents, the James Clark School remains committed to upholding the educational standards of Agawam and preparing its students to contribute positively to the local community.

297

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Clark School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	46
Black	10
Asian	11
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
223 (75.1%)
Hispanic
46 (15.5%)
Asian
11 (3.7%)
Black
10 (3.4%)
Two or More
6 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Agawam
Phone:	(413)821-0576
Website:	http://www.agawamed.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 59