Crocker Farm Elementary School

Crocker Farm Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
280 West St,  Amherst, MA
Amherst Public Schools
4.8
326 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Derek Shea
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13%
State Average
7.6%
Science
16%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
353:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.2%
Male
46.4%
White
44.1%
Hispanic
18.8%
Black
12.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.6%
Two or more races
10.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/1/2025
Our twins have absolutely thrived at Crocker Farm Elementary's kindergarten program despite facing significant challenges! When they started, they only spoke Hungarian and had never attended preschool, which made us quite anxious about their transition.The teachers and staff at Crocker Farm were not...
5.0 parent
1/22/2018
Great teacher/student ratios, well funded, good leadership and a wonderful environment for students. The newer building is great!
5.0 parent
9/1/2010
My daughter started at Crocker last year, and our experience was great. Her kindergarten teacher was fantastic! we're looking forward to first grade!
4.0 parent
2/20/2009

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Crocker Farm Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Amherst, MA, in the Amherst neighborhood, and is served by the Amherst Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 326 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Crocker Farm Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $571,469. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Hartsbrook School, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, The MacDuffie School, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Crocker Farm Elementary School.

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