Serving 437 students in grades 3-5, F L Olmsted Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)69%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend F L Olmsted Elementary School?
437 students attend F L Olmsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of F L Olmsted Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F L Olmsted Elementary School?
F L Olmsted Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does F L Olmsted Elementary School offer ?
F L Olmsted Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is F L Olmsted Elementary School part of?
F L Olmsted Elementary School is part of Easton School District.
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