New Salem-Wendell School District, Massachusetts

New Salem-Wendell School District is an elementary school district in Franklin County, Massachusetts, for grades Pre-K to 6. About 1,904 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 76.6 sq mi (198 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,904 ± 266
Grades
Pre-K to 6
Type
Elementary school district
County
Franklin County
Land area
76.6 sq mi (198 km²)
Median household income
$70,600 ± $8,848
Median home value
$324,300 ± $26,017
Water area
14.3 sq mi (37 km²)
State
Massachusetts
Census code (GEOID)
2508530
Coordinates (central point)
42.481324, -72.357872

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in New Salem-Wendell School District, largest first

  1. Town of New Salem1,054 people
  2. Town of Wendell850 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Shutesbury School District3.5 mi southwest
  2. Leverett School District6.5 mi west
  3. Petersham School District7.4 mi east
  4. Pelham School District7.9 mi south
  5. Orange School District9.2 mi north
  6. Erving School District9.6 mi northwest

These share a boundary with New Salem-Wendell School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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