Silvio O Conte Community

200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

conte.pittsfield.net

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Silvio O. Conte Community School, located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for K–5 elementary education within the Pittsfield Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of the late U.S. Congressman Silvio O. Conte, a prominent local figure who was known for his dedication to public service and the Berkshires. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Conte Community School is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, often emphasizing the "community" aspect of its identity by partnering with local organizations and encouraging family engagement. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to provide a well-rounded foundation for young learners, utilizing resources that cater to a wide range of academic needs and interests. Through its commitment to a collaborative educational culture, the school strives to prepare its students for future success while honoring the spirit of civic involvement associated with its namesake.

379

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silvio O Conte Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	130
Black	82
Asian	2
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

Hispanic
130 (34.3%)
White
117 (30.9%)
Black
82 (21.6%)
Two or More
47 (12.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
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:	Pittsfield
Phone:	(413)448-9660
Website:	http://conte.pittsfield.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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 29

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Silvio O Conte Community
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Silvio O Conte Community
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	50.4%
Male	188	49.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th