Serving 413 students in grades 3-5, Charles C Cashman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles C Cashman Elementary serves the southwest part of Amesbury, MA, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles C Cashman Elementary School's student population of 413 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Straight From The Lions Mouth
School Rankings
Charles C Cashman 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 Charles C Cashman Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#849 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
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)15.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles C Cashman Elementary School's ranking?
Charles C Cashman Elementary School is ranked #849 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Charles C Cashman Elementary School often compared to?
Charles C Cashman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Early Learning Center, Pine Grove by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Charles C Cashman Elementary School?
413 students attend Charles C Cashman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Charles C Cashman Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles C Cashman Elementary School?
Charles C Cashman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charles C Cashman Elementary School offer ?
Charles C Cashman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles C Cashman Elementary School part of?
Charles C Cashman Elementary School is part of Amesbury School District.
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