Colrain Central

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Colrain Central ranks 671 st of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Colrain Central is an elementary school located in Colrain, Massachusetts, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 104. The school is part of the Mohawk Trail District, which is ranked 284 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colrain Central's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30%), Mathematics (27.45%), and Science (20%) were all lower than the state averages (39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively) and the Mohawk Trail District averages (30.47%, 23.06%, and 30.47%). Additionally, Colrain Central's statewide ranking among Massachusetts elementary schools has declined over the years, from 409 out of 936 schools in 2020-2021 to 671 out of 916 schools in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite Colrain Central's higher spending per student, which has increased from $24,210 in 2018-2019 to $31,395 in 2020-2021, the school's academic performance remains below the state and district averages. This suggests a potential disconnect between funding and student outcomes. Interestingly, in the 2020-2021 school year, Colrain Central's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (54.84%) and Science (58.33%) were higher than the state and district averages, indicating a potential positive impact of the pandemic on student learning, though this trend did not continue in the following years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

22 Jacksonville Rd
Colrain, MA 01340-9704

(413) 624-3451

District: Mohawk Trail

SchoolDigger Rank:
671^st of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,395

Students who attend Colrain Central usually attend:

High:

Mohawk Trail Regional School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Hispanic:

5.8%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colrain Central ranks worse than 73.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Mohawk Trail School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Colrain Central has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Mohawk Trail School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), Hispanic (5.8%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colrain Central is 11.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Mohawk Trail School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colrain Central is $31,395, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Mohawk Trail School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colrain Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Colrain Central 671^st of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Colrain Central in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Mohawk Trail:

SchoolDigger ranks Mohawk Trail 284^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colrain Central

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Rank History for all students at Colrain Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	63.46	365^th	884	58.7%
2004	42.45	543^rd	882	38.4%
2005	45.87	509^th	887	42.6%
2006	45.05	547^th	911	40.0%
2007	65.10	336^th	911	63.1%
2008	56.50	418^th	908	54.0%
2009	57.97	413^th	909	54.6%
2010	48.17	546^th	920	40.7%
2011	52.43	505^th	924	45.3%
2012	59.49	420^th	930	54.8%
2013	18.34	787^th	928	15.2%
2014	43.43	582^nd	926	37.1%
2015	50.60	486^th	914	46.8%
2016	31.35	683^rd	932	26.7%
2017	34.06	666^th	938	29.0%
2018	31.37	674^th	934	27.8%
2019	32.79	664^th	942	29.5%
2021	58.26	409^th	936	56.3%
2022	42.07	545^th	932	41.5%
2023	22.10	724^th	928	22.0%
2024	26.55	671^st	916	26.7%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Colrain Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.15	373^rd	925	59.7%

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Rank History for White students at Colrain Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	17.73	690^th	772	10.6%
2019	20.86	678^th	780	13.1%
2021	43.01	462^nd	765	39.6%
2022	29.20	583^rd	764	23.7%
2023	9.67	720^th	762	5.5%
2024	12.89	701^st	753	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Colrain Central

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	211	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
1996	211	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
1997	199	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1998	201	5	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1999	177	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2000	197	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2001	199	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2002	186	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2003	186	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2004	169	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2005	153	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2006	139	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	145
2007	133	2	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	142
2008	118	1	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	2	127
2009	128	1	0	1	2	1	2	0	135
2010	116	1	1	4	0	0	3	0	125
2011	102	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	108
2012	105	3	0	3	0	0	1	0	112
2013	103	3	0	3	0	0	1	0	110
2014	110	3	0	3	0	0	1	0	117
2015	107	2	0	3	0	0	1	0	113
2016	97	2	0	4	0	0	1	0	104
2017	106	2	0	3	0	0	1	0	112
2018	98	2	0	5	0	0	1	0	106
2019	98	2	0	6	0	0	0	0	106
2020	103	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	109
2021	77	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	80
2022	89	2	0	4	0	0	0	0	95
2023	94	2	0	6	0	0	2	0	104
2024	92	3	0	6	0	0	2	0	103

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colrain Central

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	215	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	215	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	204	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	211	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	187	n/a	0.0	0
2000	203	n/a	0.0	32.5
2001	205	n/a	0.0	37.1
2002	190	n/a	n/a	38.9
2003	190	n/a	n/a	38.9
2004	173	14.6	11.8	37
2005	158	15.0	10.5	32.9
2006	145	16.0	9.1	31.7
2007	142	15.0	9.5	36.6
2008	127	13.1	9.7	37.6
2009	135	12.6	10.7	36.3
2010	125	13.1	9.5	47.2
2011	108	10.2	10.5	41.7
2012	112	9.2	12.0	40.2
2013	110	10.7	10.2	43.6
2014	117	10.0	11.6	46.2
2015	113	10.0	11.3	46
2016	104	11.0	9.4	n/a
2017	112	11.1	10.0	n/a
2018	106	8.8	11.9	n/a
2019	106	10.4	10.1	n/a
2020	109	9.4	11.5	n/a
2021	80	9.2	8.6	n/a
2022	95	9.4	10.0	n/a
2023	104	8.4	12.3	n/a
2024	103	9.1	11.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colrain Central

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	215	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	215	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	204	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	211	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	187	n/a	0.0	0
2000	203	n/a	0.0	32.5
2001	205	n/a	0.0	37.1
2002	190	n/a	n/a	38.9
2003	190	n/a	n/a	38.9
2004	173	14.6	11.8	37
2005	158	15.0	10.5	32.9
2006	145	16.0	9.1	31.7
2007	142	15.0	9.5	36.6
2008	127	13.1	9.7	37.6
2009	135	12.6	10.7	36.3
2010	125	13.1	9.5	47.2
2011	108	10.2	10.5	41.7
2012	112	9.2	12.0	40.2
2013	110	10.7	10.2	43.6
2014	117	10.0	11.6	46.2
2015	113	10.0	11.3	46
2016	104	11.0	9.4	n/a
2017	112	11.1	10.0	n/a
2018	106	8.8	11.9	n/a
2019	106	10.4	10.1	n/a
2020	109	9.4	11.5	n/a
2021	80	9.2	8.6	n/a
2022	95	9.4	10.0	n/a
2023	104	8.4	12.3	n/a
2024	103	9.1	11.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colrain Central

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$844 (3.5%)	$23,366 (96.5%)	$24,210
2020	$1,045 (4.0%)	$24,758 (96.0%)	$25,803
2021	$1,688 (5.4%)	$29,707 (94.6%)	$31,395

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colrain Central

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 664^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 724^th of 928 Elementary schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colrain Central)	65	33.3	31.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	54	45.1	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	44	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colrain Central)	47	50	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	46	29	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41.1	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colrain Central)	31	7.1	23.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	47	38.2	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colrain Central)	44	28.6	15.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	53	26.1	26.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colrain Central)	28	26.7	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	58	44.1	13.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	54	42.3	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Colrain Central)	29	20	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	44	27.9	16.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	51	41	10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colrain Central)	44	28	16%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	50	38.1	11.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Colrain Central)	43	28	15%
All Grades Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	39	26.7	12.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	106	104	1.9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	98	94	4.1%
Two or More Races	0	2

Schools Near Colrain Central

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Colrain Central	Public	PK, KG-6	22 Jacksonville Rd	Colrain	01340	Franklin County	Mohawk Trail	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 624-3451	103	9	11.3		92 (89.3%)	3 (2.9%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	26.6	671^st of 916 public elementary schools	26.7%		22.1	724^th of 928 public elementary schools	22.0%	53	41.7		13.3	33.3	30.0	15.4		13.3	40.0	27.5	20.0	20.0	$31,395	$1,688	$29,707
Buckland-Shelburne Regional	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Mechanic Street	Shelburne Falls	01370	Franklin County	Mohawk Trail	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 625-2521	266	18	15.1		231 (86.8%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	39.3	565^th of 916 public elementary schools	38.3%		43.4	533^rd of 928 public elementary schools	42.6%	32	25.7	43.8	33.3	50.0	38.5	14.3	19.4	18.9	40.0	23.8	48.6	48.6	$22,191	$1,497	$20,694
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish	Public	PK	1 Place Terrace	Greenfield	01301	Franklin County	Greenfield	No	No	No	No	(413) 772-1390	90	8	12.0		64 (71.1%)	2 (2.2%)	16 (17.8%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.8%)								(n/a)													$23,770	$931	$22,839
Bernardston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	37 School Road	Bernardston	01337	Franklin County	Pioneer Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 648-9356	207	19	11.1		193 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	45.3	516^th of 916 public elementary schools	43.7%		35.5	614^th of 928 public elementary schools	33.8%	98	53.3	29.4	29.2	14.3	31.1	26.7	70.6	33.3	42.9	40.6	54.2	54.2	$20,121	$323	$19,798
Discovery School at Four Corners	Public	K-4	21 Ferrante Avenue	Greenfield	01301	Franklin County	Greenfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 772-1378	210	18	11.3		178 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	21.2	727^th of 916 public elementary schools	20.6%		40.8	559^th of 928 public elementary schools	39.8%	168	24.0	20.5			22.3	28.0	33.3			30.4			$18,840	$905	$17,934
Newton School	Public	K-4	70 Shelburne Rd	Greenfield	01301	Franklin County	Greenfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 772-1370	183	18	10.4		105 (57.4%)	11 (6.0%)	57 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	8 (4.4%)	13.7	818^th of 916 public elementary schools	10.7%		9.1	875^th of 928 public elementary schools	5.7%	57	6.7	16.2			11.9	16.7	32.4			25.4			$16,572	$1,237	$15,335
Federal Street School	Public	K-4	125 Federal Street	Greenfield	01301	Franklin County	Greenfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 772-1380	182	18	10.2		121 (66.5%)	5 (2.7%)	45 (24.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	17.9	763^rd of 916 public elementary schools	16.7%		12.3	841^st of 928 public elementary schools	9.4%	78	29.0	22.6			25.8	25.8	13.3			19.7			$18,886	$1,361	$17,526
Sheffield Elementary School	Public	2-5	43 Crocker Avenue	Turners Falls	01376	Franklin County	Gill-Montague	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 863-9326	212	21	9.9		147 (69.3%)	4 (1.9%)	44 (20.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.5%)	23.2	705^th of 916 public elementary schools	23.0%		25	692^nd of 928 public elementary schools	25.4%	13	32.4	20.0	18.5		22.8	35.1	42.2	15.1		29.6	22.6	22.6	$22,106	$1,340	$20,766
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	30 Griswold Street	Turners Falls	01376	Franklin County	Gill-Montague	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 863-9526	137	16	8.4		96 (70.1%)	1 (0.7%)	27 (19.7%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.3%)								(n/a)													$26,018	$2,156	$23,862
Hawlemont Regional	Public	PK, KG-6	10 School Street	Charlemont	01339	Franklin County	Hawlemont	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 339-8316	56	9	6.2		52 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	51.4	458^th of 916 public elementary schools	50.0%		19.5	749^th of 928 public elementary schools	19.3%	291	40.0	60.0			37.1	20.0	50.0			25.7			$20,677	$1,638	$19,039

Frequently Asked Questions about Colrain Central

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Colrain Central ranks 671^st of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Colrain Central in?

Mohawk Trail

What schools do graduates of Colrain Central attend?

Students who attend Colrain Central usually go on to attend:

High : Mohawk Trail Regional School

How many students attend Colrain Central?

In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Colrain Central.

What is the racial makeup of Colrain Central?

Students at Colrain Central are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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