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Fort River Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
70 So East Street, Amherst, MA 01002 · (413) 362-1200 · Part of Amherst School District
Students
371
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Fort River Elementary
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 21.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 49.3%
Location
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70 So East Street, Amherst
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten59
Grade 149
Grade 258
Grade 352
Grade 444
Grade 561
Grade 648
Enrollment over time
306’20
351’21
379’22
346’23
371’24
Up 21.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 42%Hispanic 35%Asian 10%Black 7%Two or more races 6%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.