Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A. C. Whelan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A. C. Whelan Elementary School serves the west part of Revere, MA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. C. Whelan Elementary School's student population of 658 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships, Resilience
School Rankings
A. C. Whelan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. C. Whelan Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1285 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon, and Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. C. Whelan Elementary School's ranking?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School is ranked #1285 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are A. C. Whelan Elementary School often compared to?
A. C. Whelan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
658 students attend A. C. Whelan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of A. C. Whelan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does A. C. Whelan Elementary School offer ?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. C. Whelan Elementary School part of?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School is part of Revere School District.
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