S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
47%
22%
Black
6%
10%
White
31%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #1291 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
482 students attend S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Lowell School District.
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