Pelham Elementary

Summary:

Pelham Elementary is a public elementary school serving 131 students in grades K-6 in the Pelham school district, which is ranked 81 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pelham Elementary consistently performs above the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 56.52% of Pelham students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%, and 57.14% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.91%. Pelham's 3rd grade students stand out, with 78.95% proficient or better in ELA and 70% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's 6th grade students also perform well, with 56.25% proficient or better in ELA and 68.75% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 39.68% and 40.45%, respectively.

Pelham Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.7 to 11 students per teacher, lower than many nearby schools. While Pelham outperforms most nearby schools, Shutesbury Elementary in the Shutesbury district also demonstrates strong academic results, with 60% of students proficient or better in ELA and 56.36% in Mathematics. The Amherst schools, such as Crocker Farm Elementary and Fort River Elementary, also perform well and have a diverse student population similar to Pelham Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 45 Amherst Road
       Pelham, MA  01002


(413) 362-1100

District: Pelham

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,032 Help


Students who attend Pelham Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Amherst Regional Middle School
High:    Amherst Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Compare Details Pelham Elementary ranks better than 75.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), Hispanic (15.5%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelham Elementary is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pelham Elementary is $21,032.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pelham Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pelham Elementary 228th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Pelham Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pelham 81st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pelham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pelham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.97 43rd 884 95.1%
2004 73.38 251st 882 71.5%
2005 75.49 237th 887 73.3%
2006 92.52 22nd 911 97.6%
2007 94.09 5th 911 99.5%
2008 85.02 103rd 908 88.7%
2009 81.88 139th 909 84.7%
2010 73.30 253rd 920 72.5%
2011 66.44 333rd 924 64.0%
2012 81.88 150th 930 83.9%
2013 75.48 225th 928 75.8%
2014 67.78 312th 926 66.3%
2015 86.57 83rd 914 90.9%
2016 81.39 157th 932 83.2%
2017 74.67 225th 938 76.0%
2018 82.78 141st 934 84.9%
2019 79.14 186th 942 80.3%
2021 61.05 379th 936 59.5%
2022 77.78 202nd 932 78.3%
2023 72.77 256th 928 72.4%
2024 76.77 228th 916 75.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pelham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.44 22nd 896 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pelham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.24 176th 893 80.3%
2019 83.78 116th 902 87.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pelham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.77 161st 907 82.2%
2022 72.96 228th 908 74.9%
2023 74.40 221st 896 75.3%
2024 74.81 216th 891 75.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Pelham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.42 409th 925 55.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pelham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.14 114th 772 85.2%
2019 77.33 137th 780 82.4%
2021 51.25 371st 765 51.5%
2022 77.98 128th 764 83.2%
2023 66.91 229th 762 69.9%
2024 66.65 240th 753 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pelham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 88 4 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 98
1989 100 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1990 114 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1991 106 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1992 102 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1993 108 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1994 120 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 126
1995 138 5 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 147
1996 138 5 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 147
1997 132 5 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 145
1998 131 5 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 142
1999 131 5 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 120 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2001 116 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2002 105 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2003 105 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2004 110 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2005 99 2 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2006 103 2 3 4 1 n/a n/a 5 118
2007 107 1 5 6 0 n/a n/a 6 125
2008 100 1 6 5 1 n/a n/a 7 120
2009 101 1 4 1 1 0 9 0 117
2010 104 2 6 2 1 0 10 0 125
2011 96 4 8 2 1 0 9 0 120
2012 95 3 8 6 1 0 10 0 123
2013 100 6 6 9 1 0 9 0 131
2014 99 1 6 7 1 0 13 0 127
2015 96 3 6 6 0 1 8 0 120
2016 100 6 3 12 0 0 4 0 125
2017 110 4 2 10 0 0 6 0 132
2018 104 1 5 12 0 0 5 0 127
2019 104 6 3 15 0 0 7 0 135
2020 89 4 6 17 0 0 9 0 125
2021 75 4 5 16 0 0 6 1 107
2022 81 5 3 20 0 0 7 1 117
2023 92 8 5 18 0 0 6 2 131
2024 86 8 4 20 3 0 6 2 129

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pelham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 98 n/a n/a n/a
1989 106 n/a n/a n/a
1990 121 n/a n/a n/a
1991 113 n/a n/a n/a
1992 110 n/a n/a n/a
1993 119 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 126 n/a n/a n/a
1995 147 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 147 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 145 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 142 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 143 n/a 0.0 6.3
2000 130 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 127 n/a 0.0 10.2
2002 111 n/a n/a 12.6
2003 111 n/a n/a 12.6
2004 116 10.6 10.9 14.7
2005 112 10.3 10.9 8
2006 118 9.4 12.6 13.3
2007 125 10.0 12.5 8.4
2008 120 11.1 10.8 7.1
2009 117 11.8 9.9 6.8
2010 125 11.0 11.3 7.2
2011 120 11.0 10.8 5.8
2012 123 10.2 12.0 11.4
2013 131 10.4 12.5 18.3
2014 127 11.2 11.2 20.5
2015 120 11.0 10.9 15.8
2016 125 11.0 11.3 n/a
2017 132 11.6 11.3 n/a
2018 127 11.5 11.0 n/a
2019 135 12.2 11.0 n/a
2020 125 12.2 10.2 n/a
2021 107 12.2 8.7 n/a
2022 117 13.1 8.8 n/a
2023 131 11.8 11.0 n/a
2024 129 12.7 10.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pelham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 98 n/a n/a n/a
1989 106 n/a n/a n/a
1990 121 n/a n/a n/a
1991 113 n/a n/a n/a
1992 110 n/a n/a n/a
1993 119 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 126 n/a n/a n/a
1995 147 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 147 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 145 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 142 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 143 n/a 0.0 6.3
2000 130 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 127 n/a 0.0 10.2
2002 111 n/a n/a 12.6
2003 111 n/a n/a 12.6
2004 116 10.6 10.9 14.7
2005 112 10.3 10.9 8
2006 118 9.4 12.6 13.3
2007 125 10.0 12.5 8.4
2008 120 11.1 10.8 7.1
2009 117 11.8 9.9 6.8
2010 125 11.0 11.3 7.2
2011 120 11.0 10.8 5.8
2012 123 10.2 12.0 11.4
2013 131 10.4 12.5 18.3
2014 127 11.2 11.2 20.5
2015 120 11.0 10.9 15.8
2016 125 11.0 11.3 n/a
2017 132 11.6 11.3 n/a
2018 127 11.5 11.0 n/a
2019 135 12.2 11.0 n/a
2020 125 12.2 10.2 n/a
2021 107 12.2 8.7 n/a
2022 117 13.1 8.8 n/a
2023 131 11.8 11.0 n/a
2024 129 12.7 10.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pelham Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $158 (0.9%) $17,147 (99.1%) $17,305
2020 $102 (0.5%) $18,781 (99.5%) $18,884
2021 $662 (3.1%) $20,371 (96.9%) $21,032

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 256th of 928 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pelham Elementary)8865
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pelham)8865
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pelham Elementary)7865
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pelham)7865
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pelham Elementary)6530
 35%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pelham)6530
 35%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pelham Elementary)2947.4
 18.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pelham)2947.4
 18.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pelham Elementary)6546.7
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pelham)6546.7
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pelham Elementary)6650
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pelham)6650
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Pelham Elementary)7960
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Pelham)7960
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pelham Elementary)7179
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pelham)7179
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pelham Elementary)8168.4
 12.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pelham)8168.4
 12.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pelham Elementary)7155.4
 15.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pelham)7155.4
 15.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Pelham Elementary)6558.3
 6.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pelham)6558.3
 6.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Pelham Elementary)7960
 19%
   All Grades Science (Pelham)7960
 19%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students135131
 3%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1518
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White10492
 11.5%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%


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Pelham Elementary ranks 228th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pelham Elementary are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended Pelham Elementary.

Students who attend Pelham Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Amherst Regional Middle School
High : Amherst Regional High


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