Harris Brook Elementary School

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Harris Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ludlow, Massachusetts, serving 642 students in grades 2-5. The school is part of the Ludlow school district, which is ranked 265 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harris Brook's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 23.01% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17%. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 31.76% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners ranking relatively high (48 out of 282 MA elementary schools) but White students and Special Education students ranking much lower (691 out of 753 and 648 out of 731, respectively).

When compared to nearby schools, Harris Brook's academic performance is generally lower. For example, the nearby Stony Hill School in Wilbraham outperforms Harris Brook in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 36.17% and 48.23% of students proficient or better, respectively, in 2023-2024. Harris Brook's academic performance has also declined over the past two years, with the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts dropping from 28.94% in 2022-2023 to 23.01% in 2023-2024. These challenges may be influenced by the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, the district's low ranking, and the socioeconomic factors of the surrounding community.

Detail:

Public 2-5

209 Fuller Street
Ludlow, MA 01056

(413) 583-5695

District: Ludlow

SchoolDigger Rank:
695^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.64. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harris Brook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris Brook Elementary School 695^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Harris Brook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Ludlow:

SchoolDigger ranks Ludlow 265^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.40	671^st	928	27.7%
2024	24.64	695^th	916	24.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.62	181^st	264	31.4%
2024	63.79	48^th	282	83.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.27	498^th	703	29.2%
2024	19.68	648^th	731	11.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.19	481^st	757	36.5%
2024	31.09	578^th	760	23.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.39	673^rd	887	24.1%
2024	27.68	643^rd	886	27.4%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.96	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.98	628^th	896	29.9%
2024	23.51	697^th	891	21.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.90	306^th	420	27.1%
2024	39.45	262^nd	446	41.3%

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Rank History for White students at Harris Brook Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.82	674^th	762	11.5%
2024	14.86	691^st	753	8.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Harris Brook Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	480	12	5	101	0	0	21	0	619
2023	497	11	8	98	0	0	28	0	642

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

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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 Harris Brook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	619	57.4	10.7	n/a
2023	642	55.3	11.5	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 Harris Brook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	619	57.4	10.7	n/a
2023	642	55.3	11.5	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.

Schools Near Harris Brook 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
Harris Brook Elementary School	Public	2-5	209 Fuller Street	Ludlow	01056	Hampden County	Ludlow	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 583-5695	642	55	11.5		497 (77.4%)	11 (1.7%)	98 (15.3%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.4%)	24.6	695^th of 916 public elementary schools	24.1%		27.4	671^st of 928 public elementary schools	27.7%	24	24.8	29.5	13.8				23.0	31.2	41.7	21.2				31.8	23.3		23.3
East Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	508 East Street	Ludlow	01056	Hampden County	Ludlow	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 589-9121	318	35	8.9		240 (75.5%)	5 (1.6%)	49 (15.4%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)								(n/a)																		$18,352	$718	$17,634
Indian Orchard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	95 Milton Street	Indian Orchard	01151	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7255	543	46	11.7		43 (7.9%)	95 (17.5%)	375 (69.1%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	11.8	838^th of 916 public elementary schools	8.5%		13	828^th of 928 public elementary schools	10.8%	10	13.6	19.0	13.6				15.7	13.8	18.0	11.7				14.8	26.7		26.7	$18,854	$2,210	$16,644
Litwin	Public	K-5	135 Litwin Lane	Chicopee	01020	Hampden County	Chicopee	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 594-3545	331	30	10.9		165 (49.8%)	30 (9.1%)	118 (35.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	32.8	616^th of 916 public elementary schools	32.8%		32.9	632^nd of 928 public elementary schools	31.9%	16	26.5	32.8	20.0				27.2	28.9	36.2	45.0				36.6	33.8		33.8	$17,050	$1,113	$15,937
Warner	Public	PK, KG-5	493 Parker Street	Springfield	01129	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7258	250	23	11.0		25 (10.0%)	65 (26.0%)	148 (59.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	39.6	563^rd of 916 public elementary schools	38.5%		36.9	593^rd of 928 public elementary schools	36.1%	30	45.5	25.8	10.7				28.3	54.6	67.7	10.7				45.7	17.9		17.9	$19,183	$2,160	$17,023
Mary M Lynch	Public	PK, KG-5	315 No Branch Pkwy	Springfield	01119	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7250	219	24	9.3		16 (7.3%)	47 (21.5%)	137 (62.6%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.4%)	21.3	724^th of 916 public elementary schools	21.0%		10.4	866^th of 928 public elementary schools	6.7%	142	31.3	30.3	25.0				29.0	12.5	30.3	10.7				18.3	25.0		25.0	$19,088	$2,350	$16,738
Thomas M Balliet	Public	PK, KG-5	52 Rosewell St	Springfield	01109	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7446	277	23	12.0		33 (11.9%)	63 (22.7%)	155 (56.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	31.6	623^rd of 916 public elementary schools	32.0%		14.3	813^th of 928 public elementary schools	12.4%	190	16.7	39.4	35.5				29.3	7.1	39.4	25.8				22.6	48.4		48.4	$18,108	$1,957	$16,151
Bowie	Public	PK, KG-5	80 D.A.R.E. Way	Chicopee	01022	Hampden County	Chicopee	No	No	No	No	(413) 594-3532	275	18	14.9		164 (59.6%)	13 (4.7%)	79 (28.7%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	60.3	365^th of 916 public elementary schools	60.2%		46.5	507^th of 928 public elementary schools	45.4%	142	51.1	24.0	48.3				41.3	44.4	38.0	60.0				48.4	63.3		63.3	$17,449	$1,085	$16,364
Springfield Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2071 Roosevelt Ave.	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(413) 231-2722	487	45	10.8		21 (4.3%)	96 (19.7%)	353 (72.5%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	68.7	290^th of 916 public elementary schools	68.3%		61.1	372^nd of 928 public elementary schools	59.9%	82	53.6	59.3	46.3	30.9	27.5	55.6	45.7	46.4	68.5	61.1	40.7	37.3	53.7	51.4	59.3	42.6	50.9	$16,557	$2,946	$13,611
Stony Hill School	Public	2-3	675 Stony Hill Road	Wilbraham	01095	Hampden County	Hampden-Wilbraham	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 599-1950	303	23	13.4		256 (84.5%)	9 (3.0%)	24 (7.9%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)								(n/a)	36.2						36.2	48.2						48.2				$17,043	$1,146	$15,897

Frequently Asked Questions about Harris Brook Elementary School

Is Harris Brook Elementary School a good school?

Harris Brook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

What district is Harris Brook Elementary School in?

Ludlow

What is the racial makeup of Harris Brook Elementary School?

Students at Harris Brook Elementary School are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Harris Brook Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended Harris Brook Elementary School.

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