Acushnet Elementary School

Summary:

Acushnet Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 556 students in grades PK-4 in Acushnet, MA, which is part of the Acushnet school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 61.34% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 68.56% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively.

Acushnet Elementary School's strong academic performance is reflected in its high statewide ranking, placing it in the top 12% of Massachusetts elementary schools in 2023-2024. The school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% for female students and low socioeconomic status students in ELA, and in the top 25% for male students, white students, and special education students in ELA. This impressive performance is particularly noteworthy given the school's relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 3rd out of 772 Massachusetts elementary schools for this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools, Acushnet Elementary School significantly outperforms its counterparts, particularly the schools in the New Bedford district, which struggle with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. For example, in 2023-2024, Acushnet Elementary School's ELA proficiency rate was 61.34%, compared to 40.14% at East Fairhaven, 14.01% at Hayden/McFadden, and 21.22% at Abraham Lincoln.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 800 Middle Road
       Acushnet, MA  02743-1410


(508) 998-0255

District: Acushnet

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,248 Help


Students who attend Acushnet Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Albert F Ford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Compare Details Acushnet Elementary School ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acushnet Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acushnet Elementary School is $15,248.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Acushnet Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Acushnet Elementary School 109th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Acushnet Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Acushnet:

SchoolDigger ranks Acushnet 68th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Acushnet Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Acushnet Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.05 491st 884 44.5%
2004 56.14 426th 882 51.7%
2005 41.24 551st 887 37.9%
2006 48.11 512th 911 43.8%
2007 61.53 389th 911 57.3%
2008 58.56 399th 908 56.1%
2009 61.38 379th 909 58.3%
2010 57.26 419th 920 54.5%
2011 52.66 501st 924 45.8%
2012 63.90 376th 930 59.6%
2013 72.38 272nd 928 70.7%
2014 58.24 433rd 926 53.2%
2015 67.97 302nd 914 67.0%
2016 66.14 308th 932 67.0%
2017 48.60 500th 938 46.7%
2018 69.77 283rd 934 69.7%
2019 74.01 242nd 942 74.3%
2021 80.78 170th 936 81.8%
2022 82.25 158th 932 83.0%
2023 77.41 213th 928 77.0%
2024 86.96 109th 916 88.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Acushnet Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.89 202nd 886 77.2%
2019 72.32 165th 896 81.6%
2021 80.46 108th 894 87.9%
2022 96.10 11th 905 98.8%
2023 58.98 230th 703 67.3%
2024 66.69 177th 731 75.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Acushnet Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.88 85th 685 87.6%
2019 82.46 49th 700 93.0%
2021 90.88 18th 705 97.4%
2022 97.62 3rd 772 99.6%
2023 90.89 27th 757 96.4%
2024 95.64 12th 760 98.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Acushnet Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.99 306th 893 65.7%
2019 70.11 253rd 902 72.0%
2021 75.13 213th 898 76.3%
2022 77.92 185th 901 79.5%
2023 75.75 210th 887 76.3%
2024 87.64 81st 886 90.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Acushnet Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.72 268th 656 59.1%
2019 66.18 171st 665 74.3%
2022 61.65 200th 672 70.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Acushnet Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.04 272nd 898 69.7%
2019 74.63 218th 907 76.0%
2021 82.46 140th 904 84.5%
2022 83.21 129th 908 85.8%
2023 75.01 212th 896 76.3%
2024 83.84 127th 891 85.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Acushnet Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.93 155th 925 83.2%
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Rank History for White students at Acushnet Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.96 320th 772 58.5%
2019 67.34 235th 780 69.9%
2021 69.59 206th 765 73.1%
2022 73.25 163rd 764 78.7%
2023 65.89 239th 762 68.6%
2024 79.93 115th 753 84.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Acushnet Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 573 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1989 610 6 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1990 630 6 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1991 630 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1992 658 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1993 656 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 624 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 681 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1996 681 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1997 665 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 671 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 648 16 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2000 679 10 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 699
2001 667 11 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 687
2002 530 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2003 530 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2004 549 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2005 562 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2006 571 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 576
2007 587 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2008 583 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2009 537 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 540
2010 512 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 514
2011 520 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 524
2012 516 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 520
2013 507 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 515
2014 523 1 0 11 0 0 1 0 536
2015 542 1 0 8 0 0 2 0 553
2016 534 1 0 9 0 0 3 0 547
2017 499 4 1 18 1 0 15 0 538
2018 506 4 1 24 1 0 14 0 550
2019 516 4 2 23 1 0 19 0 565
2020 505 8 5 24 1 0 24 0 567
2021 433 7 4 24 1 0 20 0 489
2022 478 9 5 25 0 0 20 0 537
2023 487 8 5 34 4 1 17 0 556

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Acushnet Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 n/a n/a n/a
1989 620 n/a n/a n/a
1990 643 n/a n/a n/a
1991 641 n/a n/a n/a
1992 666 n/a n/a n/a
1993 666 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 635 n/a n/a n/a
1995 688 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 688 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 671 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 685 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 667 n/a 0.0 16.5
2000 699 n/a 0.0 13.6
2001 687 n/a 0.0 12.8
2002 540 n/a n/a 15.7
2003 540 n/a n/a 15.7
2004 559 40.5 13.8 13.8
2005 569 36.0 15.8 15.6
2006 576 38.0 15.2 11.1
2007 592 41.0 14.4 14.2
2008 586 42.8 13.7 16.4
2009 540 42.0 12.9 18
2010 514 41.0 12.5 20.8
2011 524 40.0 13.1 21.9
2012 520 37.5 13.8 25
2013 515 37.0 13.9 22.7
2014 536 34.9 15.3 24.8
2015 553 38.0 14.5 30.6
2016 547 37.0 14.7 n/a
2017 538 38.6 13.9 n/a
2018 550 36.5 15.0 n/a
2019 565 42.5 13.2 n/a
2020 567 40.5 14.0 n/a
2021 489 39.9 12.2 n/a
2022 537 38.0 14.1 n/a
2023 556 43.0 12.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Acushnet Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 n/a n/a n/a
1989 620 n/a n/a n/a
1990 643 n/a n/a n/a
1991 641 n/a n/a n/a
1992 666 n/a n/a n/a
1993 666 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 635 n/a n/a n/a
1995 688 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 688 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 671 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 685 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 667 n/a 0.0 16.5
2000 699 n/a 0.0 13.6
2001 687 n/a 0.0 12.8
2002 540 n/a n/a 15.7
2003 540 n/a n/a 15.7
2004 559 40.5 13.8 13.8
2005 569 36.0 15.8 15.6
2006 576 38.0 15.2 11.1
2007 592 41.0 14.4 14.2
2008 586 42.8 13.7 16.4
2009 540 42.0 12.9 18
2010 514 41.0 12.5 20.8
2011 524 40.0 13.1 21.9
2012 520 37.5 13.8 25
2013 515 37.0 13.9 22.7
2014 536 34.9 15.3 24.8
2015 553 38.0 14.5 30.6
2016 547 37.0 14.7 n/a
2017 538 38.6 13.9 n/a
2018 550 36.5 15.0 n/a
2019 565 42.5 13.2 n/a
2020 567 40.5 14.0 n/a
2021 489 39.9 12.2 n/a
2022 537 38.0 14.1 n/a
2023 556 43.0 12.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Acushnet Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (3.1%) $12,312 (96.9%) $12,702
2020 $538 (4.3%) $11,835 (95.7%) $12,373
2021 $1,180 (7.7%) $14,069 (92.3%) $15,248

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Acushnet Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 213th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acushnet Elementary School)7152.8
 18.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acushnet)7052.2
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Acushnet Elementary School)4458.4
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Acushnet)4357.6
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Acushnet Elementary School)8357.7
 25.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Acushnet)8156.8
 24.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Acushnet Elementary School)7061.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Acushnet)6961.3
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Acushnet Elementary School)7755.7
 21.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Acushnet)5749.8
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Acushnet Elementary School)5660.2
 4.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Acushnet)5551.3
 3.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students565556
 1.6%
African American48
 100%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic2334
 47.8%
Pacific Islander01
White516487
 5.6%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%


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Acushnet Elementary School ranks 109th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Acushnet Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Albert F Ford Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Acushnet Elementary School.

Students at Acushnet Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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