Ralph M Small Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Ralph M Small Elementary School serves 206 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
14%
10%
White
54%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ralph M Small Elementary School?
206 students attend Ralph M Small Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ralph M Small Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph M Small Elementary School?
Ralph M Small Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ralph M Small Elementary School offer ?
Ralph M Small Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ralph M Small Elementary School part of?
Ralph M Small Elementary School is part of Fall River School District.

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