Newton School

www.gpsk12.org/newton-school

174 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Newton School, located at 70 Shelburne Road in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Greenfield Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while encouraging personal and social development. The school prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, striving to prepare its youngest learners for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

Beyond its academic offerings, the Newton School is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students feel welcomed, valued, and challenged within a safe and nurturing school climate. By prioritizing small-school intimacy alongside broader district resources, the Newton School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity, providing a solid educational footing for children during their formative years in the Greenfield community.

174

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	55
Black	10
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
97 (55.7%)
Hispanic
55 (31.6%)
Black
10 (5.7%)
Two or More
10 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1%)

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:	Greenfield
Phone:	(413)772-1370
Website:	http://www.gpsk12.org/newton-school
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 46

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 27