Hadley Elementary

www.hadleyschools.org

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hadley Elementary School, located at 21 River Drive in Hadley, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hadley Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging its position within a small, community-oriented town, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education that involves students, staff, and families working together to meet the diverse needs of its young learners.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while encouraging social and emotional development. Through its website, the district highlights a dedication to maintaining high educational standards and preparing students for future success as they transition to higher grade levels. Hadley Elementary is characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and community partnership, making it a central pillar for families in the Hadley area who are looking for a focused and inclusive primary education experience.

315

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hadley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	41
Black	8
Asian	19
Two or More	12

White
234 (74.5%)
Hispanic
41 (13.1%)
Asian
19 (6.1%)
Two or More
12 (3.8%)
Black
8 (2.5%)

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:	Hadley
Phone:	(413)584-5011
Website:	http://www.hadleyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 48

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 43