Sanderson Academy

www.mohawkschools.org

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sanderson Academy, located in Ashfield, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Mohawk Trail Regional School District, the academy is committed to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters strong connections between staff, families, and the local Ashfield community.

The curriculum at Sanderson Academy focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating place-based learning that takes advantage of its rural setting. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and individualized instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition to middle school while encouraging them to become engaged and responsible citizens within their community.

125

Total Students

10.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanderson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Black	3
American Indian	1

White
121 (96.8%)
Black
3 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

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:	Mohawk Trail
Phone:	(413)628-4404
Website:	http://www.mohawkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 14