Rowe Elementary

Summary:

Rowe Elementary is a small public elementary school located in the rural town of Rowe, MA, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years.

One of Rowe Elementary's key differentiators is its small size, with only 66 students compared to nearby schools ranging from 91 to 374 students. This small size allows for a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.3, suggesting more personalized attention for students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. While 3rd-grade proficiency rates were higher than the state, the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were lower than the state average. Additionally, Rowe Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 4 out of 5 stars in 2011-2012 to just 1 out of 5 stars in the most recent year.

Compared to the North Adams, Hoosac Valley Regional, and other nearby school districts, Rowe Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, particularly in the upper elementary grades. This suggests that the school may need to examine its instructional practices and support systems to better serve its students. The school's small size, rural location, and high percentage of white students may be contributing factors to its academic performance, and further analysis would be needed to understand the specific challenges and opportunities facing Rowe Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

86 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367

(413) 512-5100

District: Rowe

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,842

Student/teacher ratio: 6.6

Number of students: 61

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.3%

Two or more races:

14.8%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rowe Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), two or more races (14.8%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rowe Elementary is 6.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rowe Elementary is $28,842.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Rowe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2012	78.06	196^th	930	78.9%
2014	71.80	261^st	926	71.8%
2015	50.34	491^st	914	46.3%
2017	65.15	329^th	938	64.9%
2021	33.09	643^rd	936	31.3%
2022	6.94	905^th	932	2.9%
2023	22.47	720^th	928	22.4%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Rowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.27	633^rd	925	31.6%

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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 Rowe Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	107	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	110
1989	123	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
1990	116	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	118
1991	123	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
1992	116	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
1993	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1994	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1995	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1996	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1997	49	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
1998	53	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1999	42	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2000	47	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2001	50	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
2002	48	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2003	48	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2004	52	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2005	56	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2006	55	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2007	53	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	63
2008	53	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2009	61	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	64
2010	60	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	65
2011	61	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	66
2012	63	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	69
2013	53	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	58
2014	52	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	56
2015	60	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	64
2016	51	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	54
2017	54	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	59
2018	63	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	71
2019	58	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	66
2020	63	0	0	3	0	0	7	0	73
2021	51	0	0	3	0	0	9	0	63
2022	50	1	0	3	0	0	11	0	65
2023	51	2	0	3	0	0	10	0	66
2024	49	1	0	2	0	0	9	0	61

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rowe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	110	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	124	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	118	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	124	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	116	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	121	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	114	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	95	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	95	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	52	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	56	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	45	n/a	0.0	26.7
2000	51	n/a	0.0	21.6
2001	54	n/a	0.0	24.1
2002	50	n/a	n/a	40
2003	50	n/a	n/a	40
2004	56	8.4	6.7	41.1
2005	61	8.8	6.9	44.3
2006	61	8.8	6.9	29.5
2007	63	9.0	7.0	39.3
2008	61	8.9	6.9	13.1
2009	64	8.0	8.0	18.8
2010	65	8.0	8.0	33.8
2011	66	8.0	8.1	27.3
2012	69	7.5	9.1	29
2013	58	7.3	7.9	25.9
2014	56	6.8	8.1	32.1
2015	64	8.0	8.0	25
2016	54	8.0	6.7	n/a
2017	59	6.9	8.4	n/a
2018	71	8.0	8.8	n/a
2019	66	8.3	7.9	n/a
2020	73	8.3	8.7	n/a
2021	63	8.3	7.5	n/a
2022	65	8.2	7.8	n/a
2023	66	8.9	7.3	n/a
2024	61	9.1	6.6	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 Rowe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	110	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	124	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	118	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	124	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	116	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	121	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	114	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	95	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	95	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	52	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	56	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	45	n/a	0.0	26.7
2000	51	n/a	0.0	21.6
2001	54	n/a	0.0	24.1
2002	50	n/a	n/a	40
2003	50	n/a	n/a	40
2004	56	8.4	6.7	41.1
2005	61	8.8	6.9	44.3
2006	61	8.8	6.9	29.5
2007	63	9.0	7.0	39.3
2008	61	8.9	6.9	13.1
2009	64	8.0	8.0	18.8
2010	65	8.0	8.0	33.8
2011	66	8.0	8.1	27.3
2012	69	7.5	9.1	29
2013	58	7.3	7.9	25.9
2014	56	6.8	8.1	32.1
2015	64	8.0	8.0	25
2016	54	8.0	6.7	n/a
2017	59	6.9	8.4	n/a
2018	71	8.0	8.8	n/a
2019	66	8.3	7.9	n/a
2020	73	8.3	8.7	n/a
2021	63	8.3	7.5	n/a
2022	65	8.2	7.8	n/a
2023	66	8.9	7.3	n/a
2024	61	9.1	6.6	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 Rowe Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,081 (3.6%)	$28,664 (96.4%)	$29,746
2020	$507 (1.9%)	$25,499 (98.1%)	$26,006
2021	$866 (3.0%)	$27,976 (97.0%)	$28,842

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rowe Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rowe Elementary)	60	9.1	50.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rowe)	60	9.1	50.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	38.4	13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rowe Elementary)	50	0	50%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rowe)	50	0	50%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	42.4	6.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rowe Elementary)	34	22	12.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rowe)	34	22	12.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Rowe Elementary)	34	25	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Rowe)	34	25	9%
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	66	66
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	58	51	12.1%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%

Schools Near Rowe Elementary

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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 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rowe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	86 Pond Road	Rowe	01367	Franklin County	Rowe	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 512-5100	61	9	6.6		49 (80.3%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.8%)								(n/a)		41.7					33.3		41.7					38.9				$28,842	$866	$27,976
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
Abbott Memorial	Public	PK, KG-8	56 North County Rd	Florida	01247	Berkshire County	Florida	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 664-6023	85	17	5.1		84 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)	35.7				20.0		26.4	21.4				20.0		18.9			16.7	$20,960	$1,049	$19,911
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
Emma L Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	26 Chapel Rd	Savoy	01256	Berkshire County	Savoy	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 743-1992	47	7	6.6		43 (91.5%)	1 (2.1%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							20.8							8.3				$25,420	$2,485	$22,935
Clarksburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	777 West Cross Road	Clarksburg	01247	Berkshire County	Clarksburg	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 663-8735	208	17	12.5		197 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	35.9	591^st of 916 public elementary schools	35.5%		37.4	588^th of 928 public elementary schools	36.6%	3	50.0	20.0	22.7	39.3	16.7	20.0	28.9	50.0	30.0	18.2	34.5	27.8	20.0	30.2	22.7	45.0	33.3	$17,102	$878	$16,224
Colegrove Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24 Church Street	North Adams	01247	Berkshire County	North Adams	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 662-3250	254	28	9.0		196 (77.2%)	11 (4.3%)	16 (6.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.6%)	26.4	674^th of 916 public elementary schools	26.4%		20.3	742^nd of 928 public elementary schools	20.0%	68	25.6	23.5	44.4	24.0			28.8	23.1	26.5	22.2	24.0			24.0	37.0		37.0	$21,371	$1,767	$19,604
Brayton	Public	PK, KG-6	20 Brayton Hill Terrace	North Adams	01247	Berkshire County	North Adams	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 662-3260	218	28	7.9		170 (78.0%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (10.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.6%)	22.6	712^th of 916 public elementary schools	22.3%		10.8	859^th of 928 public elementary schools	7.4%	147	29.2	35.7	30.3	11.1			27.0	25.0	40.0	15.2	0.0			18.7	27.3		27.3	$21,891	$2,004	$19,887
Hoosac Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	14 Commercial Street	Adams	01220	Berkshire County	Hoosac Valley Regional	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 743-0876	370	34	10.8		316 (85.4%)	9 (2.4%)	20 (5.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.1%)								(n/a)	30.0						30.0	35.0						35.0				$19,180	$1,438	$17,742

Frequently Asked Questions about Rowe Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Rowe Elementary?

Students at Rowe Elementary are 80% White, 15% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Rowe Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 61 students attended Rowe Elementary.

What district is Rowe Elementary in?

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