Westhampton Elementary School

Westhampton Elementary School is one of the minimally staffed primary schools in Westhampton, Massachusetts, overseen by Westhampton, with 95 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, Massachusetts's public schools average about 381 students each, so Westhampton Elementary School sits 75% leaner than that benchmark.

Westhampton is the operating authority for Westhampton Elementary School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

Looking at the student body, Westhampton Elementary School lists that nearly all students (91%) are White; the rest consists of 7% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 82% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 5.8:1. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Hampshire County indicate median household income runs about $87,001, about 52% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hampshire County runs 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 16,626 students), of which Westhampton Elementary School is one.

Hampshire Regional High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Over the past 7-year window. Westhampton Elementary School's enrollment has decreased 22% since 2018, when it stood at 122 (now 95). The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 8.5:1 in 2018 to 5.8:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.