Lura A. White Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Shirley, MA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
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Lura A. White Elementary School
Shirley, MA 01464
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
357
Students
31.0
Teachers
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
(978)772-8600
Phone
http://www.asrsd.org
Website

Lura A. White Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Shirley, MASSACHUSETTS, operated by the Ayer Shirley School District school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 357 students enrolled; a 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Massachusetts Elementary School Average
Enrollment
357.0
State avg: 402.0
▼ 11% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.52:1
State avg: 12:1
▼ 4% better
School Details
School Name
Lura A. White Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
250054202731
State School ID
MA-0616-06160001
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
34 Lancaster Road
City
Shirley
State
Massachusetts
ZIP Code
01464
County
Middlesex County
Metro Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2503
State Leg. Upper
25D10
State Leg. Lower
25095
Latitude
42.53952
Longitude
-71.65603
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
357
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 111 31.1%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Ayer Shirley School District
LEAID
2500542
State LEA ID
MA-0616
Phone
(978)772-8600
Website
http://www.asrsd.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Ayer
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$40,920K
Federal Revenue
$4,052K
State Revenue
$13,712K
Local Revenue
$23,156K
Total Expenditure
$39,064K
Instruction Exp.
$20,717K
Support Services
$13,378K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Lura A. White Elementary School

1
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Shirley · Middle
1 mi
2
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Devens · High
2.6 mi
3
Sky View Middle School
Leominster · Middle
3.1 mi
4
Page Hilltop Elementary School
Ayer · Elementary
4.3 mi
5
Johnny Appleseed
Leominster · Elementary
4.4 mi
6
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Ayer · High
4.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lura A. White Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Lura A. White Elementary School?
357 students are enrolled at Lura A. White Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lura A. White Elementary School have?
Lura A. White Elementary School has 31.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Lura A. White Elementary School serve?
Lura A. White Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Lura A. White Elementary School a charter school?
Lura A. White Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Lura A. White Elementary School located in?
Lura A. White Elementary School is located in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area.
What school district does Lura A. White Elementary School belong to?
Lura A. White Elementary School is part of the Ayer Shirley School District school district.
How much does Ayer Shirley School District spend per student?
The Ayer Shirley School District district spends approximately $109,422,969 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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