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Veterans Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)

486 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 328 students in grades 4-5, Veterans Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(20-21)
33%
37%
(20-21)
43%
49%
(20-21)
35-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Veterans Park Elementary School?
328 students attend Veterans Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Veterans Park Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans Park Elementary School?
Veterans Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veterans Park Elementary School offer ?
Veterans Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Veterans Park Elementary School part of?
Veterans Park Elementary School is part of Ludlow School District.

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