A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Summary:

A. C. Whelan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Revere, Massachusetts, serving 723 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has faced academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages on standardized tests.

A. C. Whelan's student population is diverse, with 34.44% White, 57.4% Hispanic, and 3.32% Asian students. The school's academic performance has been consistently low, with only 21.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 33.52% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools for several years and maintains a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the three elementary schools closest to A. C. Whelan - Abraham Lincoln, Staff Sargent James J. Hill, and Paul Revere - all have similar academic performance and rankings, suggesting a broader challenge within the Revere school district. The district as a whole is struggling to provide high-quality education, as A. C. Whelan's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the Revere district average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 107 Newhall Street
       Revere, MA  02151


(781) 388-7510

District: Revere

SchoolDigger Rank:
653rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,905 Help


Students who attend A. C. Whelan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Garfield Middle School
    Rumney Marsh Academy
    Susan B. Anthony Middle School
High:    Revere High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  723

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.4%
White:
34.4%
Asian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A. C. Whelan Elementary School ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Revere School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details A. C. Whelan Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Revere School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.4%), White (34.4%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. C. Whelan Elementary School is 12.4, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Revere School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. C. Whelan Elementary School is $14,905, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Revere School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A. C. Whelan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks A. C. Whelan Elementary School 653rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See A. C. Whelan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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Revere:

SchoolDigger ranks Revere 298th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A. C. Whelan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.35 400th 884 54.8%
2004 71.64 276th 882 68.7%
2005 69.03 296th 887 66.6%
2006 64.78 327th 911 64.1%
2007 55.88 444th 911 51.3%
2008 50.13 498th 908 45.2%
2009 68.30 311th 909 65.8%
2010 53.35 476th 920 48.3%
2011 61.55 393rd 924 57.5%
2012 63.68 377th 930 59.5%
2013 46.64 540th 928 41.8%
2014 60.23 407th 926 56.0%
2015 59.54 393rd 914 57.0%
2016 68.50 287th 932 69.2%
2017 50.93 473rd 938 49.6%
2018 37.60 618th 934 33.8%
2019 40.31 598th 942 36.5%
2021 28.59 678th 936 27.6%
2022 21.30 741st 932 20.5%
2023 21.61 731st 928 21.2%
2024 28.18 653rd 916 28.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.12 90th 244 63.1%
2019 26.70 205th 258 20.5%
2021 54.57 53rd 240 77.9%
2022 32.18 202nd 267 24.3%
2023 44.97 114th 264 56.8%
2024 40.69 157th 282 44.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.34 352nd 886 60.3%
2019 52.50 404th 896 54.9%
2021 39.53 556th 894 37.8%
2022 33.25 641st 905 29.2%
2023 26.67 536th 703 23.8%
2024 27.69 544th 731 25.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.61 206th 685 69.9%
2019 57.86 259th 700 63.0%
2021 49.83 337th 705 52.2%
2022 39.06 488th 772 36.8%
2023 34.60 536th 757 29.2%
2024 51.39 338th 760 55.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 459th 893 48.6%
2019 46.63 520th 902 42.4%
2021 26.45 664th 898 26.1%
2022 19.20 745th 901 17.3%
2023 19.35 731st 887 17.6%
2024 26.65 654th 886 26.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.95 332nd 656 49.4%
2019 37.62 398th 665 40.2%
2021 23.69 515th 632 18.5%
2022 29.66 475th 672 29.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.37 687th 898 23.5%
2019 33.78 637th 907 29.8%
2021 32.17 624th 904 31.0%
2022 25.84 691st 908 23.9%
2023 26.17 675th 896 24.7%
2024 32.08 608th 891 31.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.58 658th 925 28.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.66 240th 399 39.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.62 91st 379 76.0%
2019 68.60 81st 398 79.6%
2021 62.38 86th 379 77.3%
2022 40.98 215th 401 46.4%
2023 43.46 223rd 420 46.9%
2024 53.63 157th 446 64.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.25 588th 772 23.8%
2019 29.29 612th 780 21.5%
2021 19.92 663rd 765 13.3%
2022 18.13 681st 764 10.9%
2023 15.66 687th 762 9.8%
2024 23.61 627th 753 16.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

A. C. Whelan Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Open Quote My son is in third grade. He has been at the AC Whelan since preschool. He has always had stellar teachers who work so hard for each child. I have been impressed at the dedication of this school's faculty and staff. My son loves to go to school and learn. He is a very happy well-rounded boy. I applaud the AC Whelan School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for A. C. Whelan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 651 9 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1989 685 10 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1990 712 18 12 19 2 n/a n/a 0 763
1991 733 20 22 23 1 n/a n/a 0 799
1992 555 16 20 24 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1993 562 9 16 37 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1994 605 10 19 26 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1995 668 11 15 23 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1996 668 11 15 23 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1997 681 28 21 32 9 n/a n/a 0 771
1998 710 26 14 27 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1999 645 33 27 37 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 623 32 20 34 1 n/a n/a 0 710
2001 588 29 21 44 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2002 524 32 30 60 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 524 32 30 60 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 517 37 37 92 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2005 345 22 23 82 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 341 12 23 112 2 n/a n/a 20 510
2007 410 27 36 177 4 n/a n/a 47 701
2008 440 28 42 203 5 n/a n/a 43 761
2009 466 32 46 227 4 0 33 0 808
2010 429 30 46 225 3 1 29 0 763
2011 436 33 44 215 4 1 24 0 757
2012 442 28 47 198 3 1 27 0 746
2013 423 19 41 213 3 1 24 0 724
2014 435 18 42 232 2 0 18 0 747
2015 385 21 42 227 2 1 15 0 693
2016 377 20 42 257 1 1 17 0 715
2017 357 18 40 297 0 1 17 0 730
2018 345 26 39 328 1 1 13 0 753
2019 360 17 33 362 0 1 12 1 786
2020 320 19 32 365 0 1 15 0 752
2021 309 19 28 369 1 0 14 0 740
2022 282 20 29 406 2 0 14 0 753
2023 249 16 24 415 1 0 18 0 723

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 A. C. Whelan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 675 n/a n/a n/a
1989 708 n/a n/a n/a
1990 763 n/a n/a n/a
1991 799 n/a n/a n/a
1992 616 n/a n/a n/a
1993 624 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 661 n/a n/a n/a
1995 717 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 717 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 771 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 777 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 742 n/a 0.0 32.9
2000 710 n/a 0.0 31.1
2001 683 n/a 0.0 37.6
2002 647 n/a n/a 40.3
2003 647 n/a n/a 40.3
2004 684 43.3 15.8 39.9
2005 472 31.1 15.2 44.5
2006 510 30.9 16.5 47.8
2007 701 39.0 18.0 54.7
2008 761 41.8 18.2 57.4
2009 808 48.5 16.7 60
2010 763 47.5 16.0 62.3
2011 757 47.0 16.0 62.9
2012 746 47.4 15.7 65.3
2013 724 47.1 15.3 64.6
2014 747 48.8 15.2 65.1
2015 693 50.0 13.8 70.4
2016 715 51.0 14.0 n/a
2017 730 50.9 14.3 n/a
2018 753 50.0 15.0 n/a
2019 786 51.0 15.4 n/a
2020 752 53.0 14.1 n/a
2021 740 53.4 13.8 n/a
2022 753 54.5 13.8 n/a
2023 723 58.0 12.4 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 A. C. Whelan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 675 n/a n/a n/a
1989 708 n/a n/a n/a
1990 763 n/a n/a n/a
1991 799 n/a n/a n/a
1992 616 n/a n/a n/a
1993 624 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 661 n/a n/a n/a
1995 717 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 717 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 771 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 777 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 742 n/a 0.0 32.9
2000 710 n/a 0.0 31.1
2001 683 n/a 0.0 37.6
2002 647 n/a n/a 40.3
2003 647 n/a n/a 40.3
2004 684 43.3 15.8 39.9
2005 472 31.1 15.2 44.5
2006 510 30.9 16.5 47.8
2007 701 39.0 18.0 54.7
2008 761 41.8 18.2 57.4
2009 808 48.5 16.7 60
2010 763 47.5 16.0 62.3
2011 757 47.0 16.0 62.9
2012 746 47.4 15.7 65.3
2013 724 47.1 15.3 64.6
2014 747 48.8 15.2 65.1
2015 693 50.0 13.8 70.4
2016 715 51.0 14.0 n/a
2017 730 50.9 14.3 n/a
2018 753 50.0 15.0 n/a
2019 786 51.0 15.4 n/a
2020 752 53.0 14.1 n/a
2021 740 53.4 13.8 n/a
2022 753 54.5 13.8 n/a
2023 723 58.0 12.4 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 A. C. Whelan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $663 (4.7%) $13,327 (95.3%) $13,991
2020 $818 (5.4%) $14,405 (94.6%) $15,223
2021 $1,368 (9.2%) $13,536 (90.8%) $14,904

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

Impact of COVID-19 on A. C. Whelan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 598th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 731st of 928 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)5932.7
 26.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Revere)5428.6
 25.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)4333.6
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Revere)4932
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)4618.7
 27.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Revere)5023
 27%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)5032.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Revere)5035.2
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)4123.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Revere)4934.3
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)3521.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Revere)4226.5
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)5122.5
 28.5%
   5th Grade Science (Revere)4826.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)4824.4
 23.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Revere)4726.2
 20.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)4228.8
 13.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Revere)4325.8
 17.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (A. C. Whelan Elementary School)5122.5
 28.5%
   All Grades Science (Revere)4326.7
 16.3%
   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 Students786723
 8%
African American1716
 5.9%
American Indian01
Asian3324
 27.3%
Hispanic362415
 14.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White360249
 30.8%
Two or More Races1218
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A. C. Whelan Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended A. C. Whelan Elementary School.

Students who attend A. C. Whelan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garfield Middle School
Middle : Rumney Marsh Academy
Middle : Susan B. Anthony Middle School
High : Revere High

A. C. Whelan Elementary School ranks 653rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 34% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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