Lorin L Dame Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Lorin L Dame Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
23%
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Black
17%
10%
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White
68%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
19%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
11%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lorin L Dame Elementary School?
252 students attend Lorin L Dame Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lorin L Dame Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lorin L Dame Elementary School offer ?
Lorin L Dame Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lorin L Dame Elementary School part of?
Lorin L Dame Elementary School is part of Medford School District.

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