Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pelham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pelham Elementary School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pelham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelham Elementary School's ranking?
Pelham Elementary School is ranked #336 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pelham Elementary School often compared to?
Pelham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Pelham Elementary School?
129 students attend Pelham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pelham Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelham Elementary School?
Pelham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pelham Elementary School offer ?
Pelham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelham Elementary School part of?
Pelham Elementary School is part of Pelham School District.
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