Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
71%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School?
504 students attend William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School offer ?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School part of?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School is part of Winthrop School District.
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