Northfield Elementary

Summary:

Northfield Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Northfield, MA, part of the Pioneer Valley school district. With around 200 students, the school's racial makeup is predominantly White, with small percentages of other racial groups.

Northfield Elementary's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) was 29.76% at Northfield Elementary, compared to 31.07% in the Pioneer Valley district and 39.17% statewide. In mathematics, the proficiency rate at Northfield Elementary was 32.14%, compared to 33.01% in the district and 40.91% statewide. Northfield Elementary's performance is particularly low in 3rd grade ELA and mathematics, where the proficiency rates were 21.05% and 10.53%, respectively, in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools, such as Bernardston Elementary, Northfield Elementary generally underperforms.

Northfield Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 356 out of 942 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 549 out of 916 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars out of 5 in 2018-2019 to 2 stars out of 5 in recent years. Additionally, Northfield Elementary's performance for special education students and students of low socioeconomic status is particularly concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools for these subgroups in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 104 Main Street
       Northfield, MA  01360


(413) 498-5842

District: Pioneer Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
549th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,594 Help


Students who attend Northfield Elementary usually attend:

High:    Pioneer Valley Regional

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northfield Elementary ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northfield Elementary is $20,594.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northfield Elementary 549th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Northfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pioneer Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Valley 236th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.06 676th 884 23.5%
2004 41.34 556th 882 37.0%
2005 29.05 649th 887 26.8%
2006 37.11 618th 911 32.2%
2007 42.77 588th 911 35.5%
2008 30.14 694th 908 23.6%
2009 33.00 658th 909 27.6%
2010 44.15 586th 920 36.3%
2011 42.26 594th 924 35.7%
2012 39.82 606th 930 34.8%
2013 36.69 648th 928 30.2%
2014 60.84 400th 926 56.8%
2015 34.19 653rd 914 28.6%
2016 39.57 604th 932 35.2%
2017 45.70 545th 938 41.9%
2018 46.96 529th 934 43.4%
2019 61.92 356th 942 62.2%
2021 36.12 615th 936 34.3%
2022 36.20 604th 932 35.2%
2023 34.07 628th 928 32.3%
2024 41.29 549th 916 40.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.63 312th 886 64.8%
2021 30.48 651st 894 27.2%
2022 33.87 634th 905 29.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.95 374th 705 47.0%
2022 65.67 204th 772 73.6%
2023 20.38 664th 757 12.3%
2024 49.83 354th 760 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Northfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.85 543rd 893 39.2%
2019 60.89 358th 902 60.3%
2021 53.82 417th 898 53.6%
2022 40.80 544th 901 39.6%
2023 29.81 630th 887 29.0%
2024 21.46 719th 886 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Northfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.88 471st 898 47.6%
2019 60.32 365th 907 59.8%
2021 18.70 744th 904 17.7%
2022 31.75 627th 908 30.9%
2023 40.98 546th 896 39.1%
2024 54.73 405th 891 54.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Northfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.05 603rd 925 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at Northfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.33 576th 772 25.4%
2019 51.11 398th 780 49.0%
2021 26.95 619th 765 19.1%
2022 21.49 656th 764 14.1%
2023 19.40 661st 762 13.3%
2024 27.70 599th 753 20.5%
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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 Northfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 280 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1993 288 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 315 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 299 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 299 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 294 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1998 297 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 270 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 296 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 267 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 271 3 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 271 3 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 259 4 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 270 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 276 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 4 292
2007 277 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 3 290
2008 283 2 1 9 1 n/a n/a 5 301
2009 279 1 1 9 0 1 3 0 294
2010 274 4 1 9 0 1 3 0 292
2011 258 4 0 10 0 1 3 0 276
2012 239 2 0 8 0 1 3 0 253
2013 208 1 0 7 0 1 3 0 220
2014 209 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 220
2015 186 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 196
2016 190 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 198
2017 178 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 186
2018 175 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 186
2019 175 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 184
2020 165 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 173
2021 155 1 0 3 0 2 8 0 169
2022 188 0 0 3 1 2 9 0 203
2023 186 0 0 3 1 1 9 0 200

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 Northfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 281 n/a n/a n/a
1993 290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 316 n/a n/a n/a
1995 302 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 302 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 270 n/a 0.0 0
2000 299 n/a 0.0 16.7
2001 273 n/a 0.0 20.1
2002 288 n/a n/a 27.4
2003 288 n/a n/a 27.4
2004 274 23.4 11.7 24.1
2005 285 21.4 13.3 22.1
2006 292 21.1 13.8 23.6
2007 290 22.0 13.2 21.3
2008 301 21.3 14.1 20.9
2009 294 22.2 13.2 19.7
2010 292 20.9 13.9 23.6
2011 276 20.9 13.1 25
2012 253 20.4 12.3 30
2013 220 20.1 10.8 28.6
2014 220 19.3 11.3 30.9
2015 196 18.0 10.8 32.7
2016 198 17.0 11.6 n/a
2017 186 16.8 11.0 n/a
2018 186 17.5 10.6 n/a
2019 184 15.1 12.1 n/a
2020 173 15.6 11.0 n/a
2021 169 18.4 9.1 n/a
2022 203 13.8 14.6 n/a
2023 200 16.8 11.8 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 Northfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 281 n/a n/a n/a
1993 290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 316 n/a n/a n/a
1995 302 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 302 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 270 n/a 0.0 0
2000 299 n/a 0.0 16.7
2001 273 n/a 0.0 20.1
2002 288 n/a n/a 27.4
2003 288 n/a n/a 27.4
2004 274 23.4 11.7 24.1
2005 285 21.4 13.3 22.1
2006 292 21.1 13.8 23.6
2007 290 22.0 13.2 21.3
2008 301 21.3 14.1 20.9
2009 294 22.2 13.2 19.7
2010 292 20.9 13.9 23.6
2011 276 20.9 13.1 25
2012 253 20.4 12.3 30
2013 220 20.1 10.8 28.6
2014 220 19.3 11.3 30.9
2015 196 18.0 10.8 32.7
2016 198 17.0 11.6 n/a
2017 186 16.8 11.0 n/a
2018 186 17.5 10.6 n/a
2019 184 15.1 12.1 n/a
2020 173 15.6 11.0 n/a
2021 169 18.4 9.1 n/a
2022 203 13.8 14.6 n/a
2023 200 16.8 11.8 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,121 (5.9%) $17,849 (94.1%) $18,970
2020 $1,108 (5.1%) $20,827 (94.9%) $21,935
2021 $323 (1.6%) $20,271 (98.4%) $20,594

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 628th of 928 Elementary schools
 29.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Elementary)6736.4
 30.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Valley)5936.8
 22.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northfield Elementary)6622.7
 43.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Valley)4229
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Elementary)5446.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Valley)5733.3
 23.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northfield Elementary)4632.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Valley)4527.5
 17.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Elementary)6725.9
 41.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Valley)4824.6
 23.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northfield Elementary)5718.5
 38.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Valley)4618.8
 27.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Northfield Elementary)5833.3
 24.7%
   5th Grade Science (Pioneer Valley)5035.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Elementary)5228.6
 23.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pioneer Valley)5046.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northfield Elementary)5246.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Valley)5349.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northfield Elementary)6034.3
 25.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pioneer Valley)5131.8
 19.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Northfield Elementary)5530.5
 24.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pioneer Valley)4526.4
 18.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Northfield Elementary)5833.3
 24.7%
   All Grades Science (Pioneer Valley)4933.9
 15.1%
   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 Students184200
 8.7%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White175186
 6.3%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%


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Northfield Elementary ranks 549th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Northfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Pioneer Valley Regional

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Northfield Elementary.

Students at Northfield Elementary are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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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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