East Elementary School

45 Wilshire Dr
Sharon, MA 02067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

East Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#187 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
37%
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75%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
28%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
52%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #187 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heights Elementary School, Cottage Street by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
484 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of East Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Sharon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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