Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Summary:

Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 312 students in grades PK-5 in Stoughton, MA, a town located in the Greater Boston area. The school is part of the Stoughton school district, which is ranked 197 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing school within its district. The school outperforms the Stoughton district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS proficiency rates across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 49.07% of students at Richard L. Wilkins were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35.27% for Stoughton and 39.17% for Massachusetts. In math, 57.01% of Richard L. Wilkins students were proficient or better, compared to 35.87% for Stoughton and 40.91% for Massachusetts. The school's performance has also improved over time, with its statewide ranking increasing from 725th out of 926 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 295th out of 916 in 2023-2024.

Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School serves a diverse student population, with 45.19% White, 19.23% African American, 25.64% Hispanic, and 4.17% Asian students. The school's performance for certain subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, has been particularly strong and improving, indicating the school is effectively addressing the needs of these populations. When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as South Elementary, Helen Hansen Elementary, Joseph H Gibbons, and Joseph R Dawe Junior Elementary, Richard L. Wilkins outperforms them in MCAS proficiency rates across most grade levels and subjects.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1322 Central Street
       Stoughton, MA  02072-4410


(781) 344-7005

District: Stoughton

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,984 Help


Students who attend Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    O'Donnell Middle School
High:    Stoughton High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.2%
Hispanic:
25.6%
African American:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Stoughton School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), Hispanic (25.6%), African American (19.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Stoughton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is $17,984. 2 elementary schools in the Stoughton School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School 295th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stoughton:

SchoolDigger ranks Stoughton 197th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 20.27 729th 884 17.5%
2004 54.34 444th 882 49.7%
2005 57.13 406th 887 54.2%
2006 79.75 170th 911 81.3%
2007 28.09 709th 911 22.2%
2009 28.52 701st 909 22.9%
2010 24.33 737th 920 19.9%
2011 19.16 775th 924 16.1%
2012 26.19 717th 930 22.9%
2013 24.24 744th 928 19.8%
2014 26.88 725th 926 21.7%
2015 31.55 675th 914 26.1%
2016 44.95 554th 932 40.6%
2017 38.64 622nd 938 33.7%
2018 31.32 675th 934 27.7%
2019 49.02 502nd 942 46.7%
2021 44.86 524th 936 44.0%
2022 65.33 324th 932 65.2%
2023 75.60 232nd 928 75.0%
2024 68.43 295th 916 67.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.60 141st 244 42.2%
2019 58.68 60th 258 76.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.54 668th 886 24.6%
2019 59.79 297th 896 66.9%
2021 61.03 277th 894 69.0%
2022 82.12 97th 905 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.09 484th 685 29.3%
2019 74.37 108th 700 84.6%
2021 71.05 129th 705 81.7%
2022 89.03 26th 772 96.6%
2023 87.66 46th 757 93.9%
2024 87.75 38th 760 95.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 613th 893 31.4%
2019 55.02 420th 902 53.4%
2021 41.86 544th 898 39.4%
2022 65.20 302nd 901 66.5%
2023 78.27 185th 887 79.1%
2024 71.42 247th 886 72.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.32 711th 898 20.8%
2019 45.46 519th 907 42.8%
2021 48.24 472nd 904 47.8%
2022 63.32 332nd 908 63.4%
2023 65.18 315th 896 64.8%
2024 60.10 349th 891 60.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.99 494th 925 46.6%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.00 184th 399 53.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.81 51st 174 70.7%
2019 73.81 22nd 172 87.2%
2021 70.85 23rd 166 86.1%
2022 90.41 4th 173 97.7%
2023 91.18 7th 167 95.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 274th 379 27.7%
2019 71.66 72nd 398 81.9%
2021 95.73 6th 379 98.4%
2024 77.59 53rd 446 88.1%
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Rank History for White students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.64 647th 772 16.2%
2019 39.65 514th 780 34.1%
2021 42.16 475th 765 37.9%
2022 63.60 257th 764 66.4%
2023 70.64 197th 762 74.1%
2024 73.72 173rd 753 77.0%
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.

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Open Quote The safety of the West School is completely and utterly concerning to me as a parent of a 5 year old Kindergarten student. The teachers are not communicating to the parents what is occurring during the day. My child has been getting punched in class for months now. I have done everything imaginable and feel as though I have absorbed all of my recourses at this point. I find out that these incidents happen from my 5 year old not any one at the school, which I find completely unacceptable. It has gotten to the point where my child doesn't want to attend the West School any longer due to not being attended to when these altercations happen. I cannot understand where the teachers are or what they could possibly be doing that could be more important than dealing with these situations as they arise. How can it escalates to the point it does.is beyond me. Never in my life have I ever heard of a 5 year old getting suspended from school for hitting another student on more than one occasion. Something must be done to improve this for our children's sake, safety and future.

Sincerely,
An Extremely Concerned Parent Close Quote



Enrollment information for Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 333 27 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1989 323 34 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1990 323 33 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 299 38 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1992 284 38 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1993 307 42 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 350 35 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 345 47 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 345 47 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 298 42 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 294 27 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 283 43 16 17 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 267 48 22 12 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 280 35 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 262 23 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 262 23 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 249 37 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 226 35 12 13 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2006 232 42 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 239 42 10 16 0 n/a n/a 6 313
2008 265 39 16 31 0 n/a n/a 10 361
2009 255 54 15 34 0 4 10 0 372
2010 238 62 13 45 1 0 13 0 372
2011 218 68 25 33 0 0 18 0 362
2012 226 90 24 33 1 1 4 0 379
2013 230 94 26 46 1 1 17 0 415
2014 199 83 25 50 2 1 15 0 375
2015 186 85 27 47 2 1 20 0 368
2016 180 89 20 46 2 1 22 0 360
2017 179 79 15 61 2 1 26 0 363
2018 163 84 16 86 2 0 22 0 373
2019 149 85 16 75 1 0 23 0 349
2020 128 96 15 66 2 1 21 0 329
2021 107 79 10 68 1 0 19 0 284
2022 110 70 13 73 1 2 21 0 290
2023 141 60 13 80 0 1 17 0 312

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 Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 n/a n/a n/a
1989 362 n/a n/a n/a
1990 356 n/a n/a n/a
1991 344 n/a n/a n/a
1992 326 n/a n/a n/a
1993 354 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 398 n/a n/a n/a
1995 415 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 415 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 366 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 347 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 359 n/a 0.0 28.4
2000 349 n/a 0.0 26.4
2001 336 n/a 0.0 23.2
2002 312 n/a n/a 24.4
2003 312 n/a n/a 24.4
2004 304 23.0 13.2 34.2
2005 287 24.0 12.0 30.7
2006 291 24.4 11.9 27.8
2007 313 25.0 12.5 38.4
2008 361 27.0 13.4 41
2009 372 29.0 12.8 36.8
2010 372 29.0 12.8 44.6
2011 362 35.3 10.2 51.7
2012 379 36.4 10.4 52.8
2013 415 34.0 12.2 43.1
2014 375 32.6 11.4 59.2
2015 368 35.0 10.5 58.7
2016 360 36.0 10.0 n/a
2017 363 33.1 10.9 n/a
2018 373 32.4 11.4 n/a
2019 349 32.8 10.6 n/a
2020 329 30.8 10.6 n/a
2021 284 18.8 15.0 n/a
2022 290 25.6 11.3 n/a
2023 312 26.6 11.7 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 Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 n/a n/a n/a
1989 362 n/a n/a n/a
1990 356 n/a n/a n/a
1991 344 n/a n/a n/a
1992 326 n/a n/a n/a
1993 354 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 398 n/a n/a n/a
1995 415 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 415 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 366 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 347 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 359 n/a 0.0 28.4
2000 349 n/a 0.0 26.4
2001 336 n/a 0.0 23.2
2002 312 n/a n/a 24.4
2003 312 n/a n/a 24.4
2004 304 23.0 13.2 34.2
2005 287 24.0 12.0 30.7
2006 291 24.4 11.9 27.8
2007 313 25.0 12.5 38.4
2008 361 27.0 13.4 41
2009 372 29.0 12.8 36.8
2010 372 29.0 12.8 44.6
2011 362 35.3 10.2 51.7
2012 379 36.4 10.4 52.8
2013 415 34.0 12.2 43.1
2014 375 32.6 11.4 59.2
2015 368 35.0 10.5 58.7
2016 360 36.0 10.0 n/a
2017 363 33.1 10.9 n/a
2018 373 32.4 11.4 n/a
2019 349 32.8 10.6 n/a
2020 329 30.8 10.6 n/a
2021 284 18.8 15.0 n/a
2022 290 25.6 11.3 n/a
2023 312 26.6 11.7 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 Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $891 (5.9%) $14,085 (94.0%) $14,977
2020 $952 (6.2%) $14,417 (93.8%) $15,369
2021 $1,457 (8.1%) $16,526 (91.9%) $17,984

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 502nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 928 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)5253.9
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stoughton)5443.4
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)5052.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stoughton)5047
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)4357.6
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stoughton)5438.9
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)3960.6
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stoughton)5141.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)5969.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stoughton)5645.6
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)6158.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stoughton)4940.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)5147.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Stoughton)4944.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)5160
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Stoughton)5237.9
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)5157.1
 6.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Stoughton)4636.1
 9.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School)5147.1
 3.9%
   All Grades Science (Stoughton)4944.6
 4.5%
   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 Students349312
 10.6%
African American8560
 29.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1613
 18.8%
Hispanic7580
 6.7%
Pacific Islander01
White149141
 5.4%
Two or More Races2317
 26.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School.

Students who attend Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : O'Donnell Middle School
High : Stoughton High

Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School ranks 295th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School are 45% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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