East Elementary

Summary:

East Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sharon, Massachusetts, serving 489 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the highly-ranked Sharon School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 351 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, with MCAS Next Generation test scores significantly higher than the state averages across all grades and subjects. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.6 to 17.7 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Heights Elementary and Cottage Street schools. Additionally, East Elementary has consistently high rankings for its performance with special education and low-income students, often ranking in the top 5-10% of Massachusetts elementary schools for these subgroups.

The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 51.94% White, 3.89% African American, 7.36% Hispanic, 28.22% Asian, and 8.38% two or more races, is accompanied by strong academic performance across all racial groups. This suggests that East Elementary has been able to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that enables students from diverse backgrounds to thrive. Overall, the school's consistent excellence and ability to foster the success of all learners make it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public K-5

 45 Wilshire Dr
       Sharon, MA  02067


(781) 784-1551

District: Sharon

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,988 Help


Students who attend East Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sharon Middle
High:    Sharon High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Asian:
28.2%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.6% Help


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Compare Details East Elementary ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sharon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Asian (28.2%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary is 17.4. 1 elementary schools in the Sharon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary is $17,988. 1 elementary schools in the Sharon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary 74th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See East Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sharon:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharon 23rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.07 48th 884 94.6%
2004 90.24 43rd 882 95.1%
2005 85.47 104th 887 88.3%
2006 90.77 39th 911 95.7%
2007 91.10 32nd 911 96.5%
2008 90.48 44th 908 95.2%
2009 86.81 85th 909 90.6%
2010 89.98 38th 920 95.9%
2011 92.56 16th 924 98.3%
2012 94.69 5th 930 99.5%
2013 94.87 4th 928 99.6%
2014 93.92 6th 926 99.4%
2015 94.26 8th 914 99.1%
2016 93.62 12th 932 98.7%
2017 90.12 50th 938 94.7%
2018 92.87 28th 934 97.0%
2019 92.64 27th 942 97.1%
2021 91.08 67th 936 92.8%
2022 92.26 48th 932 94.8%
2023 92.13 54th 928 94.2%
2024 90.05 74th 916 91.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.31 7th 31 77.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.05 24th 886 97.3%
2019 89.54 34th 896 96.2%
2021 89.95 48th 894 94.6%
2022 86.66 66th 905 92.7%
2023 89.52 40th 703 94.3%
2024 64.53 190th 731 74.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.87 128th 700 81.7%
2021 96.88 6th 705 99.1%
2022 83.17 64th 772 91.7%
2023 93.06 14th 757 98.2%
2024 83.85 52nd 760 93.2%
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Rank History for Female students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.41 38th 893 95.7%
2019 91.54 31st 902 96.6%
2021 85.68 116th 898 87.1%
2022 83.41 142nd 901 84.2%
2023 88.01 88th 887 90.1%
2024 87.63 82nd 886 90.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.08 7th 656 98.9%
2019 88.22 35th 665 94.7%
2021 83.83 62nd 632 90.2%
2022 71.98 121st 672 82.0%
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Rank History for Male students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.88 31st 898 96.5%
2019 90.83 40th 907 95.6%
2021 90.85 52nd 904 94.2%
2022 94.91 16th 908 98.2%
2023 92.47 41st 896 95.4%
2024 90.16 62nd 891 93.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.03 127th 925 86.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.25 13th 399 96.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.39 18th 154 88.3%
2019 83.73 8th 155 94.8%
2021 80.99 15th 141 89.4%
2022 73.01 47th 143 67.1%
2023 72.02 43rd 145 70.3%
2024 66.14 55th 152 63.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.63 5th 398 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at East Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.74 28th 772 96.4%
2019 83.79 78th 780 90.0%
2021 76.07 157th 765 79.5%
2022 78.76 124th 764 83.8%
2023 83.00 95th 762 87.5%
2024 80.93 102nd 753 86.5%
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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 East Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 442 16 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 457 14 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1990 441 16 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1991 438 16 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 472 14 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1993 507 6 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 519 11 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1995 502 15 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 502 15 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 496 18 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1998 482 22 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 478 24 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2000 477 25 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2001 460 25 29 3 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 407 19 30 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 407 19 30 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 403 14 33 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 388 12 33 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 370 19 35 5 0 n/a n/a 10 439
2007 397 12 52 10 0 n/a n/a 20 491
2008 390 18 60 15 0 n/a n/a 14 497
2009 363 22 55 14 0 0 15 0 469
2010 341 21 66 13 0 0 15 0 456
2011 304 13 76 19 0 0 9 0 421
2012 315 15 84 19 0 1 9 0 443
2013 295 17 92 14 0 1 12 0 431
2014 286 14 114 15 0 1 13 0 443
2015 295 12 106 23 0 1 15 0 452
2016 253 11 104 30 0 1 13 0 412
2017 264 19 122 31 0 0 21 0 457
2018 270 25 142 27 0 0 27 0 491
2019 277 23 152 35 0 0 23 0 510
2020 281 28 154 30 0 0 39 0 532
2021 266 21 137 35 0 0 32 1 492
2022 251 21 136 28 0 0 47 1 484
2023 254 19 138 36 0 0 41 1 489

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 East Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 n/a n/a n/a
1989 482 n/a n/a n/a
1990 470 n/a n/a n/a
1991 470 n/a n/a n/a
1992 498 n/a n/a n/a
1993 525 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 541 n/a n/a n/a
1995 539 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 539 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 532 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 526 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 529 n/a 0.0 2.6
2000 532 n/a 0.0 2.1
2001 517 n/a 0.0 1.9
2002 460 n/a n/a 3.5
2003 460 n/a n/a 3.5
2004 455 32.6 14.0 2
2005 437 29.9 14.6 1.4
2006 439 34.5 12.7 2.3
2007 491 37.0 13.3 1.1
2008 497 32.5 15.3 1.2
2009 469 34.6 13.6 1.7
2010 456 33.8 13.4 5.3
2011 421 28.8 14.6 6.2
2012 443 33.6 13.1 5.9
2013 431 28.6 15.0 8.8
2014 443 30.7 14.4 6.1
2015 452 31.0 14.5 6.6
2016 412 30.0 13.7 n/a
2017 457 40.4 11.3 n/a
2018 491 27.1 18.0 n/a
2019 510 27.6 18.4 n/a
2020 532 30.6 17.3 n/a
2021 492 27.7 17.7 n/a
2022 484 29.0 16.6 n/a
2023 489 28.0 17.4 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 East Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 n/a n/a n/a
1989 482 n/a n/a n/a
1990 470 n/a n/a n/a
1991 470 n/a n/a n/a
1992 498 n/a n/a n/a
1993 525 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 541 n/a n/a n/a
1995 539 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 539 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 532 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 526 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 529 n/a 0.0 2.6
2000 532 n/a 0.0 2.1
2001 517 n/a 0.0 1.9
2002 460 n/a n/a 3.5
2003 460 n/a n/a 3.5
2004 455 32.6 14.0 2
2005 437 29.9 14.6 1.4
2006 439 34.5 12.7 2.3
2007 491 37.0 13.3 1.1
2008 497 32.5 15.3 1.2
2009 469 34.6 13.6 1.7
2010 456 33.8 13.4 5.3
2011 421 28.8 14.6 6.2
2012 443 33.6 13.1 5.9
2013 431 28.6 15.0 8.8
2014 443 30.7 14.4 6.1
2015 452 31.0 14.5 6.6
2016 412 30.0 13.7 n/a
2017 457 40.4 11.3 n/a
2018 491 27.1 18.0 n/a
2019 510 27.6 18.4 n/a
2020 532 30.6 17.3 n/a
2021 492 27.7 17.7 n/a
2022 484 29.0 16.6 n/a
2023 489 28.0 17.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $109 (0.7%) $15,394 (99.3%) $15,502
2020 $241 (1.5%) $15,612 (98.5%) $15,854
2021 $936 (5.2%) $17,052 (94.8%) $17,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 54th of 928 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)8275.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharon)7870.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)7673.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharon)7372
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)8065.1
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon)7464.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)8173.6
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sharon)7373.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary)8167.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon)7569.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary)8677.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sharon)7973.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (East Elementary)7268.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Sharon)7469.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Elementary)8168.9
 12.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sharon)7164
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (East Elementary)8274.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sharon)7569
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (East Elementary)7268.8
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Sharon)7267.5
 4.6%
   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 Students510489
 4.1%
African American2319
 17.4%
American Indian00
Asian152138
 9.2%
Hispanic3536
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White277254
 8.3%
Two or More Races2341
 78.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Elementary

Students who attend East Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sharon Middle
High : Sharon High

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended East Elementary.

Students at East Elementary are 52% White, 28% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Yes. East Elementary ranks in the top 8.1% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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