Hatfield Elementary

Summary:

Hatfield Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Hatfield, MA, with a student population of 212. The school is part of the Hatfield School District, which is ranked 178 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hatfield Elementary faces several challenges, including lower-than-average academic performance compared to state averages. The school's MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state averages, though it performs better in Science. Hatfield Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 266 out of 934 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 468 out of 916 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. The school's performance is particularly weak for its White student subgroup, ranking 550 out of 753 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 1-star rating.

Interestingly, Hatfield Elementary's academic performance lags behind many of its nearby counterparts, such as Whately Elementary and the Amherst-area schools (Crocker Farm, Wildwood, and Fort River), which tend to have higher MCAS proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Additionally, Hatfield Elementary's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $12,884 in 2018-2019 to $15,326 in 2020-2021, while its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 33 Main Street
       Hatfield, MA  01038-9702


(413) 247-5010

District: Hatfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,326 Help


Students who attend Hatfield Elementary usually attend:

High:    Smith Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hatfield Elementary ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hatfield Elementary is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hatfield Elementary is $15,326.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hatfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hatfield Elementary 468th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Hatfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hatfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Hatfield 178th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hatfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hatfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.03 445th 884 49.7%
2004 59.85 386th 882 56.2%
2005 63.32 351st 887 60.4%
2006 49.91 492nd 911 46.0%
2007 58.56 421st 911 53.8%
2008 66.21 320th 908 64.8%
2009 64.90 337th 909 62.9%
2010 59.37 391st 920 57.5%
2011 77.14 217th 924 76.5%
2012 61.19 403rd 930 56.7%
2013 74.04 246th 928 73.5%
2014 71.00 271st 926 70.7%
2015 63.03 353rd 914 61.4%
2016 59.52 404th 932 56.7%
2017 47.78 517th 938 44.9%
2018 71.35 266th 934 71.5%
2019 68.92 294th 942 68.8%
2021 57.30 419th 936 55.2%
2022 48.43 489th 932 47.5%
2023 46.27 510th 928 45.0%
2024 50.36 468th 916 48.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hatfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.37 430th 886 51.5%
2019 49.74 443rd 896 50.6%
2021 54.07 367th 894 58.9%
2022 39.45 567th 905 37.3%
2023 50.97 293rd 703 58.3%
2024 59.45 226th 731 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hatfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.59 669th 772 13.3%
2023 46.14 411th 757 45.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hatfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 237th 893 73.5%
2019 61.53 353rd 902 60.9%
2021 46.52 496th 898 44.8%
2022 50.22 467th 901 48.2%
2023 52.43 432nd 887 51.3%
2024 61.19 345th 886 61.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hatfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 328th 898 63.5%
2019 72.06 255th 907 71.9%
2021 66.14 300th 904 66.8%
2022 47.75 474th 908 47.8%
2023 38.72 570th 896 36.4%
2024 37.15 569th 891 36.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Hatfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.16 428th 925 53.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hatfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 277th 772 64.1%
2019 61.65 291st 780 62.7%
2021 48.93 397th 765 48.1%
2022 32.02 562nd 764 26.4%
2023 30.48 577th 762 24.3%
2024 33.30 550th 753 27.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Hatfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 299 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1989 295 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 305 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1991 325 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 320 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 319 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1994 299 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1995 293 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 293 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 288 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 298 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 296 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 282 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 280 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 272 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 272 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 251 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2005 248 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2006 249 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 5 262
2007 239 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 4 248
2008 212 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 4 221
2009 224 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 233
2010 233 2 0 5 0 7 3 0 250
2011 245 1 0 7 0 4 5 0 262
2012 265 1 1 5 0 3 6 0 281
2013 243 0 2 6 0 0 5 0 256
2014 243 0 2 8 0 0 5 0 258
2015 250 0 1 9 0 0 2 0 262
2016 240 0 1 11 0 0 4 0 256
2017 226 1 1 14 0 0 2 0 244
2018 232 2 1 9 0 0 2 1 247
2019 226 1 1 12 0 0 6 1 247
2020 225 1 2 11 0 0 3 1 243
2021 198 1 2 10 0 0 4 1 216
2022 200 1 2 6 0 0 6 1 216
2023 195 1 2 5 0 0 8 1 212

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 Hatfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 n/a n/a n/a
1989 300 n/a n/a n/a
1990 309 n/a n/a n/a
1991 329 n/a n/a n/a
1992 322 n/a n/a n/a
1993 319 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 302 n/a n/a n/a
1995 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 292 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 301 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 299 n/a 0.0 6.7
2000 285 n/a 0.0 8.1
2001 283 n/a 0.0 7.1
2002 276 n/a n/a 9.4
2003 276 n/a n/a 9.4
2004 257 19.5 13.2 11.7
2005 255 18.5 13.8 10.6
2006 262 19.4 13.5 16.3
2007 248 19.0 13.1 12.7
2008 221 19.3 11.5 10.1
2009 233 19.1 12.2 11.2
2010 250 20.7 12.0 10.8
2011 262 19.5 13.4 10.7
2012 281 21.6 13.0 12.1
2013 256 20.2 12.6 10.2
2014 258 21.3 12.0 7
2015 262 20.0 13.1 6.1
2016 256 20.0 12.8 n/a
2017 244 19.8 12.2 n/a
2018 247 19.9 12.4 n/a
2019 247 19.9 12.4 n/a
2020 243 20.4 11.9 n/a
2021 216 20.0 10.8 n/a
2022 216 21.7 9.9 n/a
2023 212 19.2 11.0 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 Hatfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 n/a n/a n/a
1989 300 n/a n/a n/a
1990 309 n/a n/a n/a
1991 329 n/a n/a n/a
1992 322 n/a n/a n/a
1993 319 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 302 n/a n/a n/a
1995 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 292 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 301 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 299 n/a 0.0 6.7
2000 285 n/a 0.0 8.1
2001 283 n/a 0.0 7.1
2002 276 n/a n/a 9.4
2003 276 n/a n/a 9.4
2004 257 19.5 13.2 11.7
2005 255 18.5 13.8 10.6
2006 262 19.4 13.5 16.3
2007 248 19.0 13.1 12.7
2008 221 19.3 11.5 10.1
2009 233 19.1 12.2 11.2
2010 250 20.7 12.0 10.8
2011 262 19.5 13.4 10.7
2012 281 21.6 13.0 12.1
2013 256 20.2 12.6 10.2
2014 258 21.3 12.0 7
2015 262 20.0 13.1 6.1
2016 256 20.0 12.8 n/a
2017 244 19.8 12.2 n/a
2018 247 19.9 12.4 n/a
2019 247 19.9 12.4 n/a
2020 243 20.4 11.9 n/a
2021 216 20.0 10.8 n/a
2022 216 21.7 9.9 n/a
2023 212 19.2 11.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hatfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $576 (4.5%) $12,308 (95.5%) $12,884
2020 $430 (3.2%) $13,143 (96.8%) $13,573
2021 $605 (3.9%) $14,720 (96.0%) $15,326

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hatfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 294th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 510th of 928 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hatfield Elementary)5860
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hatfield)5860
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hatfield Elementary)4333.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hatfield)4333.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hatfield Elementary)8039.4
 40.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hatfield)8039.4
 40.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hatfield Elementary)6638.2
 27.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hatfield)6638.2
 27.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hatfield Elementary)6245.8
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hatfield)6545.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hatfield Elementary)5729.2
 27.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hatfield)5429.2
 24.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Hatfield Elementary)6525
 40%
   5th Grade Science (Hatfield)6525
 40%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hatfield Elementary)6348.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hatfield)6148.3
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hatfield Elementary)5833.3
 24.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hatfield)5633.3
 22.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hatfield Elementary)6648.3
 17.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hatfield)5946.4
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hatfield Elementary)5633.9
 22.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hatfield)5232.4
 19.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hatfield Elementary)6525
 40%
   All Grades Science (Hatfield)6643.6
 22.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students247212
 14.2%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic125
 58.3%
Pacific Islander00
White226195
 13.7%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%


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Hatfield Elementary ranks 468th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hatfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Smith Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Hatfield Elementary.

Students at Hatfield Elementary are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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