Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crocker Farm Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crocker Farm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Crocker Farm Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crocker Farm Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crocker Farm Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
47%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crocker Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Crocker Farm Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Crocker Farm Elementary School often compared to?
Crocker Farm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School, Fort River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Crocker Farm Elementary School?
326 students attend Crocker Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Crocker Farm Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crocker Farm Elementary School?
Crocker Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crocker Farm Elementary School offer ?
Crocker Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crocker Farm Elementary School part of?
Crocker Farm Elementary School is part of Amherst School District.
In what neighborhood is Crocker Farm Elementary School located?
Crocker Farm Elementary School is located in the South Amherst neighborhood of Amherst, MA.
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