Elsie A Hastings Elementary School

111 East Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581

Rating

Top 30%

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Elsie A Hastings Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.

Elsie A Hastings Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elsie A Hastings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Elsie A Hastings Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

453 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Elsie A Hastings Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Elsie A Hastings Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#373 out of 1667 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

40-44%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elsie A Hastings Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

55-59%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elsie A Hastings Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Elsie A Hastings Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

43%

Hispanic

14%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Elsie A Hastings Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

White

37%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Elsie A Hastings Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Elsie A Hastings Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elsie A Hastings Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Westborough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elsie A Hastings Elementary School's ranking?

Elsie A Hastings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Elsie A Hastings Elementary School often compared to?

Elsie A Hastings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Harding Armstrong, Annie E Fales 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 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Elsie A Hastings Elementary School?

453 students attend Elsie A Hastings Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of Elsie A Hastings Elementary School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Elsie A Hastings Elementary School?

Elsie A Hastings Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Elsie A Hastings Elementary School offer ?

Elsie A Hastings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Elsie A Hastings Elementary School part of?

Elsie A Hastings Elementary School is part of Westborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education