Very Good
#486 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 27% in state
Lura A. White Elementary School
Elementary School · Ayer Shirley School District
34 Lancaster Road, Shirley, MA 01464
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#486 of 1,793
In Shirley
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Ayer Shirley School District
Academic growth
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Lura A. White Elementary School
Elementary School in Shirley · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lura A. White Elementary School
Lura A. White Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shirley, MA, part of Ayer Shirley School District. Lura A.
White Elementary School serves approximately 356 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Lura A. White Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Lura A. White Elementary School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Lura A. White Elementary School — Students at Lura A. White Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 78 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 8.0/10.
How Lura A. White Elementary School Compares
See how Lura A. White Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
34 Lancaster Road, Shirley, MA 01464
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lura A. White Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mary Rowlandson Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Lancaster), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Hildreth Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 4.8 miles away, in nearby Harvard), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Johnny Appleseed (rated 6.9/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Leominster), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Shirley, see our Shirley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Devens | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Sky View Middle School Leominster | 3.1 mi | 5.5 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Harvard | 4.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Luther Burbank Middle School Lancaster | 5.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Mary Rowlandson Elementary Lancaster | 5.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Lunenburg Primary School Lunenburg | 4.8 mi | 4.5 |
| DOCTOR FRANKLIN PERKINS SCHOOL Lancaster | 5.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Page Hilltop Elementary School Ayer | 4.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Bromfield Harvard | 4.6 mi | 8.3 |
| TRIVIUM SCHOOL Lancaster | 5.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Ayer Shirley Regional High School Ayer | 4.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Johnny Appleseed Leominster | 4.4 mi | 6.9 |
| NASHOBA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lancaster | 5.8 mi | — |
| Hildreth Elementary School Harvard | 4.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Advanced Community Experience Program Lunenburg | 5.2 mi | — |
| Lunenburg High Lunenburg | 5.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Lunenburg Middle School Lunenburg | 5.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Turkey Hill Elementary School Lunenburg | 5.3 mi | 6.5 |
| GROTON SCHOOL Groton | 5.2 mi | 9.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01464 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$121,875
Median Home Value
$412,700
Median Rent
$1,189/mo
Population
7,017
College Educated
35.6%
Homeownership
82.3%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Median Age
44.3
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|---|---|
| Assawompset Elementary School Lakeville, MA | 7.4 |
| Bartlett Community Partnership Lowell, MA | 7.4 |
| East Street Elementary School Ludlow, MA | 7.4 |
| Fannie E Proctor Northborough, MA | 7.4 |
| Franklin West Newton, MA | 7.4 |
| Hajjar Elementary Billerica, MA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lura A. White Elementary School
What grades does Lura A. White Elementary School serve?
Lura A. White Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lura A. White Elementary School?
Lura A. White Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lura A. White Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lura A. White Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lura A. White Elementary School rank in MA?
Lura A. White Elementary School ranks #486 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lura A. White Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lura A. White Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Lura A. White Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lura A. White Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Lura A. White Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lura A. White Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lura A. White Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lura A. White Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (978) 772-8600
Resources & Links
District
Ayer Shirley School District- District Enrollment
- 1,687
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,840
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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