Amherst Elementary

www.amherst.k12.wi.us

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Amherst Elementary School, located at 357 N Main St in Amherst, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tomorrow River School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By focusing on essential core curriculum areas and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong base for future success, emphasizing both individual growth and community involvement.

The school benefits from its place within the broader Tomorrow River district, which prides itself on integrating community values with modern educational practices. Students at Amherst Elementary are encouraged to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and school programs that promote critical thinking and collaboration. With a focus on academic achievement and a welcoming atmosphere, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Amherst area, helping to prepare young learners for the transition to middle and high school.

342

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amherst Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	14
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
322 (94.2%)
Hispanic
14 (4.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tomorrow River School District
Phone:	(715)824-5523
Website:	http://www.amherst.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 65

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 58