Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Attendance Zone: William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Winthrop, MA school district, encompassing approximately 8.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1 mile to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
94%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School?
487 students attend William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School offer ?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School part of?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School is part of Winthrop School District.
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