R. K. Finn Ryan Road

www.northamptonschools.org/project/rk-finn-ryan-road-school/

231 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

R. K. Finn Ryan Road School is a public elementary school located in Florence, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten through grade five as part of the Northampton Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, inclusive community that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every child can succeed in a diverse and nurturing environment.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the "whole child" approach to education. Students are encouraged to participate in various school-wide activities and initiatives that promote collaboration, creativity, and civic responsibility. With a focus on close partnerships between teachers, families, and the wider Florence community, R. K. Finn Ryan Road aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel valued, safe, and motivated to become lifelong learners.

231

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. K. Finn Ryan Road
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	35
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	8

White
182 (78.8%)
Hispanic
35 (15.2%)
Two or More
8 (3.5%)
Black
4 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

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:	Northampton
Phone:	(413)587-1550
Website:	http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/rk-finn-ryan-road-school/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
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 32

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43