Excellent
#261 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 15% in state
Bournedale Elementary School
Elementary School · Bourne · Bournedale, MA
An elementary school in Bournedale, MA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41 Ernest Valerie Road, Bournedale, MA 02532
- Math 43% vs MA 50% (2019)
- Reading 40% vs MA 53% (2019)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bournedale Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2019 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 30 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bournedale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,411
Median home value
$477,200
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Waldorf School of Cape CodPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–7 | 3.4 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| The Hundred Acre Schl Heritage Museums and GardensPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 3.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bourne
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bournedale Elementary School is listed in Bourne; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bournedale Elementary School
Bournedale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bournedale, MA, part of Bourne, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bournedale Elementary School
What grades does Bournedale Elementary School serve?
Bournedale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bournedale Elementary School?
Bournedale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bournedale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bournedale Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bournedale Elementary School rank in MA?
Bournedale Elementary School ranks #261 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bournedale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bournedale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bournedale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bournedale Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Bournedale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bournedale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bournedale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bournedale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (508) 759-7437
- Area population (ZIP 02532)
- 13,180
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02532; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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