East Street Elementary School

508 East Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Street Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

East Street Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of East Street Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
76%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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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 East Street Elementary School?
318 students attend East Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of East Street Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Street Elementary School?
East Street Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Street Elementary School offer ?
East Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Street Elementary School part of?
East Street Elementary School is part of Ludlow School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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