North End Elementary School

1899 Meridan Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North End 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 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

North End Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

North End Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North End Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1197 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
41%
31%
44%
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
12%
10%
White
52%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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 North End Elementary School's ranking?
North End Elementary School is ranked #1197 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are North End Elementary School often compared to?
North End Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Tansey, Spencer Borden by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend North End Elementary School?
654 students attend North End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of North End Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North End Elementary School?
North End Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does North End Elementary School offer ?
North End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North End Elementary School part of?
North End Elementary School is part of Fall River School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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