Elementary Schools in Concord

Summary:

The three elementary schools located in Concord, Massachusetts - Willard, Thoreau, and Alcott - are among the top-performing in the state, with all three ranked in the top 102 out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year. These schools consistently outperform the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with Willard and Thoreau particularly strong in Mathematics and Science.

Willard Elementary School stands out, ranking 33rd out of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over 70% of Willard's students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3. Thoreau Elementary School is also a top performer, ranking 45th out of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 5-star rating. Thoreau's MCAS Next Generation performance is similarly impressive, with over 70% of students proficient or better in all subjects, and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.2.

The Concord school district, which these three elementary schools are a part of, is ranked 19th out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district's commitment to excellence in education is evident in the sustained high performance of its elementary schools, making them standout institutions within the state's education system.

District Detail

120 Meriam Rd
Concord, MA 01742

(978) 318-1500

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 351 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 1,946

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alcott	Public	PK, KG-5	93 Laurel Street	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 318-9544	417	36	11.5		283 (67.9%)	35 (8.4%)	40 (9.6%)	27 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	87.4	102^nd of 916 public elementary schools	88.9%		93.9	37^th of 928 public elementary schools	96.0%	65	54.1	60.9	67.6	61.2	59.7	75.4	78.6	71.6	68.6	68.6	$21,650	$647	$21,003
Thoreau	Public	PK, KG-5	29 Prairie Street	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord	No	No	No	No	(978) 318-1300	433	42	10.2		312 (72.1%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.4%)	41 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.8%)	93.9	31^st of 916 public elementary schools	96.6%		93.1	45^th of 928 public elementary schools	95.2%	14	72.2	65.2	73.3	70.4	69.4	75.0	82.7	75.8	80.0	80.0	$22,631	$315	$22,316
Willard	Public	PK, KG-5	185 Powder Mill Rd	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord	No	No	No	No	(978) 318-1340	446	36	12.3		350 (78.5%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.2%)	38 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)	90.4	68^th of 916 public elementary schools	92.6%		94.1	33^rd of 928 public elementary schools	96.4%	35	59.7	63.6	71.2	64.8	64.9	76.6	73.0	71.5	76.7	76.7	$22,297	$393	$21,903

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Concord-Carlisle	0.43 mi	1	9^th
Lincoln	2.57 mi	2	82^nd
Bedford	2.89 mi	4	20^th
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical	3.69 mi	1	62^nd
Sudbury	4.35 mi	5	29^th

Elementary Schools in Concord

District Detail

Thoreau

Willard

Alcott

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