Lanesborough Elementary School (Closed 2021)

188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lanesborough Elementary School ranks in the top 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 was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(17-18)
50-54%
52%
(17-18)
60-64%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
94%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Lanesborough School District
Source: 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Lanesborough Elementary School?
210 students attend Lanesborough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lanesborough Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanesborough Elementary School?
Lanesborough Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lanesborough Elementary School offer ?
Lanesborough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lanesborough Elementary School part of?
Lanesborough Elementary School is part of Lanesborough School District.

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