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Letourneau Elementary School

Elementary School · Fall River

323 Anthony Street, Fall River, MA 02721

Enrollment

618

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,176 of 1,793

In Fall River

#8 of 19

public schools

In district

#7 of 16

Fall River

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Letourneau Elementary School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Fall River · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Letourneau Elementary School

Letourneau Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fall River, MA, part of Fall River. Letourneau Elementary School serves approximately 618 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Letourneau Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Letourneau Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

33% of students at Letourneau Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,172
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Letourneau Elementary School — Students at Letourneau Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 30.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
36.5%
2019
Math
35.8%
ELA
36.5%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
27.3%
2022
Math
15.3%
ELA
28.5%
2023
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
21.3%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
22.3%
ELA
25.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.

How Letourneau Elementary School Compares

See how Letourneau Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in MA
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
3.3/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
45 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
32.8%

Location

323 Anthony Street, Fall River, MA 02721

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Letourneau Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Samuel Watson (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Henry Lord Community School (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pocasset School (rated 6.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Tiverton), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Fall River, see our Fall River schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Atlantis Charter School Fall River 0.7 mi 4.5
Henry Lord Community School Fall River 0.7 mi 6.6
William S Greene Fall River 0.9 mi 3.4
Argosy Collegiate Charter School Fall River 1.1 mi 4.8
ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL Fall River 1.4 mi 5.3
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School Fall River 1.4 mi 3.5
ESPIRITO SANTO PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Fall River 1.5 mi 4.9
Fall River Early Learning Center Fall River 1.4 mi
Samuel Watson Fall River 1.5 mi 7.3
John J Doran Fall River 1.9 mi 5.4
MASTERY SCHOOL OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING Fall River 2.0 mi 5.8
EAST GATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fall River 1.7 mi 6.0
Pocasset School Tiverton 1.6 mi 6.2
Matthew J Kuss Middle Fall River 1.9 mi 3.2
Resiliency Preparatory Academy Fall River 2.3 mi 6.0
Mary Fonseca Elementary School Fall River 2.2 mi 6.2
Stone PK-12 School Fall River 2.5 mi 4.8
FALL RIVER DEACONESS HOME SCHOOL Fall River 2.5 mi
Talbot Innovation School Fall River 2.1 mi 6.8
ANTIOCH SCHOOL Fall River 2.6 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02721 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,666

Median Home Value

$362,800

Median Rent

$1,010/mo

Population

25,922

College Educated

14.9%

Homeownership

34.8%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

20.4%

Median Age

40.1

Similar Schools

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Athol Community Elementary School Athol, MA 5.5
Brookfield Brockton, MA 5.5
Edgartown Elementary Edgartown, MA 5.5
Gordon W. Mitchell School East Bridgewater, MA 5.5
Kingston Intermediate Kingston, MA 5.5
Mario Umana Academy East Boston, MA 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Letourneau Elementary School

What grades does Letourneau Elementary School serve?

Letourneau Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Letourneau Elementary School?

Letourneau Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Letourneau Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Letourneau Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Letourneau Elementary School rank in MA?

Letourneau Elementary School ranks #1,176 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Letourneau Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Letourneau Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Letourneau Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Letourneau Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Letourneau Elementary School a charter school?

No, Letourneau Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Letourneau Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Letourneau Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
618
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%

District

Fall River
District Enrollment
10,656
Schools in District
18
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,172
District Rank
#7 of 16

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