Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lura A. White 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lura A. White Elementary School's student population of 357 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lura A. White 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 Lura A. White Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1001 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lura A. White Elementary School's ranking?
Lura A. White Elementary School is ranked #1001 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lura A. White Elementary School often compared to?
Lura A. White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, Page Hilltop Elementary School 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 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lura A. White Elementary School?
357 students attend Lura A. White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lura A. White Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lura A. White Elementary School?
Lura A. White Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lura A. White Elementary School offer ?
Lura A. White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lura A. White Elementary School part of?
Lura A. White Elementary School is part of Ayer Shirley School District.
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