Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Letourneau 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 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Letourneau Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Letourneau Elementary School's student population of 618 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
School Rankings
Letourneau 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 Letourneau Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
39%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
41%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letourneau Elementary School's ranking?
Letourneau Elementary School is ranked #1377 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Letourneau Elementary School often compared to?
Letourneau Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Lord Community School, William S Greene by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Letourneau Elementary School?
618 students attend Letourneau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Letourneau Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letourneau Elementary School?
Letourneau Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Letourneau Elementary School offer ?
Letourneau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Letourneau Elementary School part of?
Letourneau Elementary School is part of Fall River School District.
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