Stanley M Koziol Elementary School

smk.wareps.org

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School, located in Ware, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Ware Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. Its mission emphasizes the importance of core academic instruction while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school.

The school is characterized by its focus on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. By integrating traditional curriculum standards with a focus on inclusivity and character building, SMK Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure that parents remain active participants in their children's educational journey.

396

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	84
Black	13
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
268 (67.7%)
Hispanic
84 (21.2%)
Two or More
27 (6.8%)
Black
13 (3.3%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
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:	Ware
Phone:	(413)967-6236
Website:	http://smk.wareps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 69

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 75