William Connell Elementary School (Closed 2009)

William Connell Elementary School serves 148 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
21%
25%
Black
18%
10%
White
56%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend William Connell Elementary School?
148 students attend William Connell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of William Connell Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Connell Elementary School?
William Connell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Connell Elementary School offer ?
William Connell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William Connell Elementary School part of?
William Connell Elementary School is part of Fall River School District.

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