Blanche A. Ames Elementary School serves 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blanche A. Ames Elementary School's student population of 747 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blanche A. Ames Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
24%
Black
7%
10%
White
72%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blanche A. Ames Elementary School?
747 students attend Blanche A. Ames Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Blanche A. Ames Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanche A. Ames Elementary School?
Blanche A. Ames Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blanche A. Ames Elementary School offer ?
Blanche A. Ames Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blanche A. Ames Elementary School part of?
Blanche A. Ames Elementary School is part of Easton School District.
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