Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bournedale 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bournedale Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspired to learn, empowered to explore, and prepared to act.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bournedale Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bournedale Elementary School often compared to?
Bournedale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Falmouth Elementary School, West Villages Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Bournedale Elementary School?
425 students attend Bournedale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bournedale Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bournedale Elementary School?
Bournedale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bournedale Elementary School offer ?
Bournedale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bournedale Elementary School part of?
Bournedale Elementary School is part of Bourne School District.
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