Fort River Elementary School

The student population of Fort River Elementary is 351 and the school serves K-6.

Fort River Elementary is a public school located in a large suburb in Amherst, MA.

The school’s minority student enrollment is 56%.

The student-teacher ratio at Fort River is 10:1.

Fort River Elementary is ranked number 292 in Massachusetts.

Fort River Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

70 S East St, Amherst, MA

Amherst Public Schools

371 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Diane Chamberlain

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
46%

Reading Proficiency
48%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

46%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 40	Full Time Teachers 40
Teachers in First or Second Year 17.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

103:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.8%	Female 47.9%
White 39.5%	Hispanic 37%
Asian 9%	Black 8.8%
Two or more races 5.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

3/2/2026

At this school there is a huge amount of racism, homophobia, discrimination and xenophobic issues, many people I knew there have history of getting sexually assaulted and harassed while the teachers let it happen. Fighting and threats happen often. Lots of teachers don't follow accommodations for th...

5.0 other

12/2/2010

I occasionally substitute at Fort River and am always delighted by the friendly positive attitude of staff and students. The teachers leave wonderful plans and information that shows how deeply they care about their students. Teachers in neighboring classrooms are always quick to lend a hand when th...

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Fort River Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Amherst, MA, in the Amherst neighborhood, and is served by the Amherst Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 371 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Fort River 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 $596,204. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amherst Regional High School, Amherst Regional Middle School, Wildwood Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fort River Elementary School.

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