Abner Gibbs

50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085

www.schoolsofwestfield.org/o/abner-gibbs

196 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Abner Gibbs Elementary School, located on West Silver Street in Westfield, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Westfield Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and responsibility.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to active communication between faculty, students, and families to ensure a collaborative educational experience. Abner Gibbs utilizes various resources and programs to engage students, promoting a culture of learning that values individual growth and participation. As part of the wider Westfield school system, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing a structured, nurturing setting for students in their early academic years.

196

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abner Gibbs
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	50
Asian	13
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
126 (64.3%)
Hispanic
50 (25.5%)
Asian
13 (6.6%)
Two or More
6 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

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:	Westfield
Phone:	(413)572-6418
Website:	http://www.schoolsofwestfield.org/o/abner-gibbs
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 36

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 41