Bournedale Elementary School

41 Ernest Valerie Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bournedale Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • 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 338 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bournedale Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40-44%
51%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40-44%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
22%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
82%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
338 students attend Bournedale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bournedale Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bournedale Elementary School?
Bournedale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bournedale Elementary School offer ?
Bournedale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bournedale Elementary School part of?
Bournedale Elementary School is part of Bourne School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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