Is Oliver Elementary School a good school?

Oliver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

How many students attend Oliver Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Oliver Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Oliver Elementary School?

Students at Oliver Elementary School are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Oliver Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Oliver Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Oliver Middle School High : Lawrence High School

Oliver Elementary School

Summary:

Oliver Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 433 students. The school is part of the Lawrence School District, which is ranked 340 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oliver Elementary School consistently performs significantly below the state and district averages in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.32% of Oliver Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 15.33% in the Lawrence district and 39.17% statewide. Similarly, only 7.48% of Oliver Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 18.41% in the Lawrence district and 40.91% statewide. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Massachusetts, with a ranking between 868 and 927 out of over 900 schools in recent years.

While Oliver Elementary School performs poorly compared to the state, it is also underperforming compared to other elementary schools within the Lawrence district. For example, the nearby John K Tarbox Elementary School outperforms Oliver Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. Oliver Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools indicate that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's poor performance, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school leadership, may be more significant contributors to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 1-5

303 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840

(978) 722-8170

District: Lawrence

SchoolDigger Rank:
908^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,487

Students who attend Oliver Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oliver Middle School
High:	Lawrence High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 433

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.1%

White:

1.8%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oliver Elementary School ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Lawrence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), White (1.8%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oliver Elementary School is 9.8, which is the 6^th best among 9 elementary schools in the Lawrence School District. (See more...)

Compare Oliver Elementary School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oliver Elementary School is $16,487. 10 elementary schools in the Lawrence School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oliver Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oliver Elementary School 908^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Oliver Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lawrence:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence 340^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2015	7.12	884^th	914	3.3%
2016	7.16	897^th	932	3.8%
2017	10.80	868^th	938	7.5%
2018	8.32	891^st	934	4.6%
2019	7.55	904^th	942	4.0%
2021	6.26	913^th	936	2.5%
2022	3.81	927^th	932	0.5%
2023	4.06	921^st	928	0.8%
2024	4.93	908^th	916	0.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	30.65	180^th	244	26.2%
2019	33.79	165^th	258	36.0%
2021	34.34	177^th	240	26.3%
2022	25.38	245^th	267	8.2%
2023	29.72	222^nd	264	15.9%
2024	35.02	189^th	282	33.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	19.21	810^th	886	8.6%
2019	18.85	827^th	896	7.7%
2021	10.21	877^th	894	1.9%
2022	5.90	899^th	905	0.7%
2023	14.79	695^th	703	1.1%
2024	17.75	678^th	731	7.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	22.95	597^th	685	12.8%
2019	24.38	593^rd	700	15.3%
2021	10.66	693^rd	705	1.7%
2022	7.13	764^th	772	1.0%
2023	8.53	751^st	757	0.8%
2024	10.96	746^th	760	1.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	10.39	837^th	893	6.3%
2019	9.14	865^th	902	4.1%
2021	7.45	874^th	898	2.7%
2022	4.47	896^th	901	0.6%
2023	5.34	877^th	887	1.1%
2024	7.39	863^rd	886	2.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	16.28	625^th	656	4.7%
2019	20.70	582^nd	665	12.5%
2021	18.56	580^th	632	8.2%
2022	14.34	668^th	672	0.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	9.24	849^th	898	5.5%
2019	7.95	871^st	907	4.0%
2021	6.80	884^th	904	2.2%
2022	4.66	904^th	908	0.4%
2023	4.11	891^st	896	0.6%
2024	4.35	887^th	891	0.4%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	6.98	900^th	925	2.7%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.38	386^th	399	3.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oliver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	32.93	276^th	379	27.2%
2019	30.64	306^th	398	23.1%
2021	21.57	337^th	379	11.1%
2022	12.73	393^rd	401	2.0%
2023	15.80	405^th	420	3.6%
2024	17.99	420^th	446	5.8%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	12	4	3	438	0	2	0	459
2015	15	8	2	462	1	1	0	489
2016	20	5	2	489	0	1	0	517
2017	25	6	2	464	0	3	0	500
2018	16	4	3	423	0	1	0	447
2019	15	2	3	474	0	0	1	495
2020	13	2	3	463	0	0	1	482
2021	8	2	2	450	0	0	0	462
2022	10	5	1	444	0	1	0	461
2023	8	7	0	416	0	2	0	433

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 Oliver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	459	34.0	13.5	95.9
2015	489	33.0	14.8	90.4
2016	517	32.0	16.1	n/a
2017	500	33.0	15.1	n/a
2018	447	35.0	12.7	n/a
2019	495	32.0	15.4	n/a
2020	482	36.0	13.3	n/a
2021	462	40.9	11.2	n/a
2022	461	36.7	12.5	n/a
2023	433	44.0	9.8	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 Oliver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	459	34.0	13.5	95.9
2015	489	33.0	14.8	90.4
2016	517	32.0	16.1	n/a
2017	500	33.0	15.1	n/a
2018	447	35.0	12.7	n/a
2019	495	32.0	15.4	n/a
2020	482	36.0	13.3	n/a
2021	462	40.9	11.2	n/a
2022	461	36.7	12.5	n/a
2023	433	44.0	9.8	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 Oliver Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,322 (8.7%)	$13,899 (91.3%)	$15,221
2020	$1,120 (7.3%)	$14,235 (92.7%)	$15,355
2021	$1,695 (10.3%)	$14,792 (89.7%)	$16,487

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oliver Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 904^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 921^st of 928 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oliver Elementary School)	30	11.8	18.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)	34	17.9	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oliver Elementary School)	22	9.2	12.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)	29	21	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oliver Elementary School)	19	3.5	15.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)	27	14.6	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oliver Elementary School)	27	1.2	25.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)	30	16.2	13.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oliver Elementary School)	20	11.9	8.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)	29	15.5	13.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oliver Elementary School)	23	3.4	19.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)	23	15.4	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Oliver Elementary School)	21	5.7	15.3%
5th Grade Science (Lawrence)	26	15.9	10.1%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Oliver Elementary School)	23	9	14%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lawrence)	30	18.3	11.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Oliver Elementary School)	23	4.4	18.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Lawrence)	31	17.3	13.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Oliver Elementary School)	21	5.7	15.3%
All Grades Science (Lawrence)	25	16.5	8.5%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	495	433	12.5%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	474	416	12.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	8	46.7%
Two or More Races	0	2

Schools Near Oliver Elementary School

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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 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th 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 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oliver Elementary School	Public	1-5	303 Haverhill Street	Lawrence	01840	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-8170	433	44	9.8		8 (1.8%)	7 (1.6%)	416 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	4.9	908^th of 916 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.1	921^st of 928 public elementary schools	0.8%	13	10.3	7.5	2.1				6.3	15.6	3.7	4.2				7.5	8.3		8.3	$16,487	$1,695	$14,792
Lawrence Family Development Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	34 West Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence Family Development Charter (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(978) 689-9863	854	42	20.2		6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	844 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	18.8	754^th of 916 public elementary schools	17.7%		19	755^th of 928 public elementary schools	18.6%	1	35.7	13.3	26.3	16.4	50.7	45.7	30.7	31.0	10.8	18.8	13.7	27.5	24.6	21.0	25.0	38.6	31.3	$14,906	$1,857	$13,049
Lawlor Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	41 Lexington Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5956	164	14	11.7		4 (2.4%)	2 (1.2%)	157 (95.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$17,989	$1,987	$16,002
John K Tarbox	Public	1-5	59 Alder Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5983	275	24	11.4		6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	267 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	21.8	718^th of 916 public elementary schools	21.6%		19.2	752^nd of 928 public elementary schools	19.0%	34	24.1	23.9	10.5				20.4	31.0	39.1	26.3				32.4	13.2		13.2	$17,210	$1,735	$15,475
Arlington Elementary	Public	K-4	150 Arlington Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-8311	579	63	9.1		11 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	556 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5.7	903^rd of 916 public elementary schools	1.4%		8.3	882^nd of 928 public elementary schools	5.0%	21	2.9	9.1					5.9	4.9	20.2					12.4				$16,757	$1,592	$15,165
Francis M Leahy	Public	PK, KG-5	233 Haverhill Street	Lawrence	01840	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5959	380	39	9.7		5 (1.3%)	4 (1.1%)	370 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.9	911^th of 916 public elementary schools	0.5%		4.7	917^th of 928 public elementary schools	1.2%	6	5.3	5.5	8.1				6.2	5.3	4.1	1.6				3.8	7.9		7.9	$16,791	$1,528	$15,263
Gerard A. Guilmette	Public	1-4	80 Bodwell Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 686-8150	481	53	9.0		12 (2.5%)	7 (1.5%)	452 (94.0%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4.3	910^th of 916 public elementary schools	0.7%		4.8	916^th of 928 public elementary schools	1.3%	6	5.0	9.5					7.0	5.0	11.6					7.9				$16,977	$1,635	$15,342
Community Day Charter Public School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	73 Prospect Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Community Day Charter Public School (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(978) 681-9910	1,195	116	10.3		22 (1.8%)	16 (1.3%)	1,144 (95.7%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	53.9	429^th of 916 public elementary schools	53.2%		52.1	459^th of 928 public elementary schools	50.5%	30	33.0	34.4	32.8	47.1	43.0	54.0	40.6	44.3	54.9	46.4	63.0	42.1	49.6	50.2	34.4	49.6	41.6	$18,892	$2,550	$16,342
Rollins Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	451 Howard Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-8190	202	15	13.4		6 (3.0%)	4 (2.0%)	189 (93.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)																		$17,364	$2,171	$15,193
James F Hennessey	Public	PK, KG-2	122 Hancock Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5950	317	35	9.1		15 (4.7%)	8 (2.5%)	292 (92.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)																		$18,273	$1,599	$16,675

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