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#954 of 1,793 schools in MA
Richardson Olmsted School
Elementary School · Easton · North Easton, MA
An Easton elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
101 Lothrop Street, North Easton, MA 02356
- Math 56% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richardson Olmsted School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Richardson Olmsted 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,719
Median home value
$621,600
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HancockEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Brockton Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 2–12 | 3.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| John F KennedyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| South ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 293 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Easton
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richardson Olmsted School is listed in Easton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richardson Olmsted School
Richardson Olmsted School is a public elementary school in North Easton, MA, part of Easton, serving approximately 736 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #954 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richardson Olmsted School
What grades does Richardson Olmsted School serve?
Richardson Olmsted School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Richardson Olmsted School?
Richardson Olmsted School has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Olmsted School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Olmsted School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richardson Olmsted School rank in MA?
Richardson Olmsted School ranks #954 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Richardson Olmsted School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richardson Olmsted School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Richardson Olmsted School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richardson Olmsted School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richardson Olmsted School a charter school?
No, Richardson Olmsted School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richardson Olmsted School a Title I school?
No, Richardson Olmsted School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 736
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (508) 230-3227
- Area population (ZIP 02356)
- 12,547
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 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 02356; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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