Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

Public PK, KG-3

333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950

(978) 465-4431

District: Newburyport

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,750

Students who attend Francis T Bresnahan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rupert A Nock Middle
High:	Newburyport High

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 604

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2007 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Francis T Bresnahan Elementary employs 61.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary is $20,750.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Francis T Bresnahan Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newburyport:

SchoolDigger ranks Newburyport 104^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	54.03	446^th	884	49.5%
2004	61.31	370^th	882	58.0%
2005	53.45	436^th	887	50.8%
2006	59.09	389^th	911	57.3%
2007	58.05	425^th	911	53.3%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	494	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1989	516	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1990	519	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1991	506	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1992	533	3	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	542
1993	570	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1994	558	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1995	606	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1996	606	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1997	594	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1998	585	6	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1999	560	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2000	492	3	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	507
2001	495	5	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2002	490	3	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2003	490	3	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2004	476	3	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
2005	478	4	11	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	496
2006	474	5	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	501
2007	515	4	13	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2008	500	2	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	4	528
2009	472	4	8	17	1	0	5	0	507
2010	463	6	9	13	1	1	7	0	500
2011	451	4	6	10	3	0	6	0	480
2012	476	4	4	7	0	0	11	0	502
2013	471	7	7	8	0	0	7	0	500
2014	458	6	8	12	0	0	8	0	492
2015	629	10	14	13	1	0	6	0	673
2016	600	7	7	23	2	0	4	0	643
2017	605	7	8	18	1	0	4	0	643
2018	558	7	12	27	0	0	11	0	615
2019	560	6	9	29	0	0	12	0	616
2020	568	3	11	36	0	0	14	0	632
2021	481	6	9	29	0	0	15	0	540
2022	538	2	8	35	0	0	22	0	605
2023	507	4	12	32	0	0	20	0	575
2024	534	5	9	40	1	0	15	0	604

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 Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	498	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	521	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	525	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	512	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	542	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	573	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	565	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	611	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	611	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	604	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	595	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	569	n/a	0.0	6.9
2000	507	n/a	0.0	5.3
2001	510	n/a	0.0	5.3
2002	502	n/a	n/a	5.4
2003	502	n/a	n/a	5.4
2004	491	35.9	13.7	4.9
2005	496	39.0	12.7	4.4
2006	501	37.8	13.3	7.4
2007	546	40.0	13.7	7.1
2008	528	34.7	15.2	7.3
2009	507	37.2	13.6	8.1
2010	500	39.3	12.7	8.6
2011	480	39.5	12.1	9.8
2012	502	38.1	13.1	10.6
2013	500	38.7	12.9	10
2014	492	38.5	12.7	8.7
2015	673	53.0	12.6	8.9
2016	643	54.0	11.9	n/a
2017	643	52.4	12.2	n/a
2018	615	53.3	11.5	n/a
2019	616	53.2	11.5	n/a
2020	632	56.5	11.1	n/a
2021	540	49.1	10.9	n/a
2022	605	55.1	10.9	n/a
2023	575	60.7	9.4	n/a
2024	604	61.7	9.7	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 Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	498	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	521	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	525	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	512	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	542	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	573	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	565	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	611	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	611	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	604	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	595	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	569	n/a	0.0	6.9
2000	507	n/a	0.0	5.3
2001	510	n/a	0.0	5.3
2002	502	n/a	n/a	5.4
2003	502	n/a	n/a	5.4
2004	491	35.9	13.7	4.9
2005	496	39.0	12.7	4.4
2006	501	37.8	13.3	7.4
2007	546	40.0	13.7	7.1
2008	528	34.7	15.2	7.3
2009	507	37.2	13.6	8.1
2010	500	39.3	12.7	8.6
2011	480	39.5	12.1	9.8
2012	502	38.1	13.1	10.6
2013	500	38.7	12.9	10
2014	492	38.5	12.7	8.7
2015	673	53.0	12.6	8.9
2016	643	54.0	11.9	n/a
2017	643	52.4	12.2	n/a
2018	615	53.3	11.5	n/a
2019	616	53.2	11.5	n/a
2020	632	56.5	11.1	n/a
2021	540	49.1	10.9	n/a
2022	605	55.1	10.9	n/a
2023	575	60.7	9.4	n/a
2024	604	61.7	9.7	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 Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$961 (5.2%)	$17,360 (94.8%)	$18,321
2020	$868 (4.7%)	$17,476 (95.3%)	$18,344
2021	$1,358 (6.5%)	$19,392 (93.5%)	$20,750

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis T Bresnahan Elementary)	74	60.1	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newburyport)	73	60.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Francis T Bresnahan Elementary)	69	52.7	16.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newburyport)	67	53	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Francis T Bresnahan Elementary)	74	60.1	13.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Newburyport)	59	56.1	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Francis T Bresnahan Elementary)	69	52.7	16.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Newburyport)	53	47.3	5.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	616	575	6.7%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	12	33.3%
Hispanic	29	32	10.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	560	507	9.5%
Two or More Races	12	20	66.7%

Schools Near Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

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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
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	333 High Street	Newburyport	01950	Essex County	Newburyport	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 465-4431	604	62	9.7		534 (88.4%)	5 (0.8%)	40 (6.6%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)								(n/a)	46.7						46.3	50.4						50.0				$20,750	$1,358	$19,392
Edward G. Molin Elementary School	Public	4-5	70 Low Street	Newburyport	01950	Essex County	Newburyport	No	No	No	No	(978) 463-8212	300	31	9.5		268 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	64.7	322^nd of 916 public elementary schools	64.8%		62.3	361^st of 928 public elementary schools	61.1%	39		45.2	49.3				47.1		55.8	48.6				52.4	43.9		43.9	$20,171	$1,248	$18,922
River Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2 Perry Way	Newburyport	01950	Essex County	River Valley Charter (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(978) 465-0065	288	25	11.4		249 (86.5%)	3 (1.0%)	20 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	48.9	482^nd of 916 public elementary schools	47.4%		59.2	388^th of 928 public elementary schools	58.2%	94	53.1	33.3	45.5	43.8	37.9	64.5	46.3	31.3	24.2	33.3	25.0	72.4	63.3	40.7	72.7	60.0	66.7	$18,542	$747	$17,795
Newbury Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	63 Hanover Street	Newbury	01951	Essex County	Triton	No	No	No	No	(978) 465-5353	426	38	11.1		390 (91.5%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	84.5	129^th of 916 public elementary schools	85.9%		78.1	204^th of 928 public elementary schools	78.0%	75	58.6	55.4	66.7	66.7			61.3	53.5	60.7	68.6	66.7			61.8	76.5		76.5	$22,572	$438	$22,134
Salisbury Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Lafayette Rd.	Salisbury	01952	Essex County	Triton	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 463-5852	401	47	8.4		325 (81.0%)	15 (3.7%)	41 (10.2%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	37.8	578^th of 916 public elementary schools	36.9%		29.4	659^th of 928 public elementary schools	29.0%	81	43.2	31.3	28.1	16.3			29.1	50.0	43.3	17.5	31.4			34.7	45.6		45.6	$20,694	$1,105	$19,589
Dr John C Page School	Public	PK, KG-6	694 Main Street	West Newbury	01985	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	No	(978) 363-2671	326	28	11.6		293 (89.9%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	75.8	238^th of 916 public elementary schools	74.0%		76.4	225^th of 928 public elementary schools	75.8%	13	55.2	45.5	47.6	70.0			53.6	48.3	69.6	54.8	85.0			65.9	45.2		45.2	$16,564	$763	$15,801
Shay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	193R Lions Mouth Road	Amesbury	01913	Essex County	Amesbury	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 388-3659	487	41	11.8		399 (81.9%)	11 (2.3%)	61 (12.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)								(n/a)																		$20,734	$1,427	$19,306
Charles C Cashman Elementary	Public	3-5	193 Lions Mouth Road	Amesbury	01913	Essex County	Amesbury	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 388-4407	398	34	11.8		323 (81.2%)	8 (2.0%)	53 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.0%)	46.2	511^th of 916 public elementary schools	44.2%		58.1	400^th of 928 public elementary schools	56.9%	111	39.6	33.1	28.4				34.2	46.2	44.9	39.8				43.9	45.4		45.4	$19,504	$2,374	$17,130
Helen R Donaghue School	Public	3-6	24 Union Street Ext.	Merrimac	01860	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 346-8921	245	22	11.0		212 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	48	494^th of 916 public elementary schools	46.1%		52.3	455^th of 928 public elementary schools	51.0%	39	49.1	23.3	30.3	42.6			36.0	52.7	40.0	43.1	36.7			42.9	41.5		41.5	$16,470	$1,409	$15,060
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir	Public	PK, KG-2	104 Church Street	Merrimac	01860	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 346-8319	231	20	11.6		201 (87.0%)	3 (1.3%)	15 (6.5%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)								(n/a)																		$18,455	$2,220	$16,235

Frequently Asked Questions about Francis T Bresnahan Elementary

What district is Francis T Bresnahan Elementary in?

Newburyport

What is the racial makeup of Francis T Bresnahan Elementary?

Students at Francis T Bresnahan Elementary are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Francis T Bresnahan Elementary attend?

Students who attend Francis T Bresnahan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rupert A Nock Middle
High : Newburyport High

How many students attend Francis T Bresnahan Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 604 students attended Francis T Bresnahan Elementary.

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