R. H. Conwell

147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098

76 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

R. H. Conwell Elementary School, located in the rural town of Worthington, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for the local community's educational needs. As a small, public school, it is known for providing a close-knit, supportive environment where students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community. The school places a high value on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, often utilizing the unique rural setting of the Hilltowns to provide hands-on learning experiences.

The school is part of the Gateway Regional School District, which allows it to balance the benefits of a small-town atmosphere with the resources of a broader educational network. By focusing on small class sizes and a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, R. H. Conwell aims to cultivate a positive school culture. It remains a cornerstone of Worthington, reflecting the community’s commitment to education and the holistic development of its elementary-aged children.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. H. Conwell
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
67 (89.3%)
Hispanic
4 (5.3%)
Two or More
3 (4.0%)
Black
1 (1.3%)

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:	Worthington
Phone:	(413)238-5856
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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 13

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 5