Shawsheen Elementary

Public 1-3

298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887

(978) 694-6030

District: Wilmington

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,062

Students who attend Shawsheen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wilmington Middle School
High:	Wilmington High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Asian:

7.3%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.2%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), Asian (7.3%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shawsheen Elementary is 11.3, which is the 2^nd best among 2 elementary schools in the Wilmington School District. (See more...)

Compare Shawsheen Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shawsheen Elementary is $19,062. 2 elementary schools in the Wilmington School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shawsheen Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wilmington:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilmington 84^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Shawsheen Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	516	2	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1989	524	1	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
1990	542	0	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
1991	573	4	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1992	586	3	17	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
1993	604	6	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
1994	664	4	19	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
1995	628	3	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1996	628	3	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1997	640	2	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
1998	592	8	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
1999	589	7	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
2000	593	7	7	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	612
2001	458	1	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2002	463	1	16	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	488
2003	463	1	16	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	488
2004	438	0	14	5	8	n/a	n/a	0	465
2005	429	1	14	7	10	n/a	n/a	0	461
2006	408	2	13	9	0	n/a	n/a	12	444
2007	391	2	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	15	432
2008	364	4	16	12	0	n/a	n/a	8	404
2009	334	7	18	14	0	1	6	0	380
2010	339	7	13	15	0	0	10	0	384
2011	346	8	13	12	0	0	12	0	391
2012	330	8	20	16	0	0	18	0	392
2013	330	5	17	20	1	0	12	0	385
2014	304	6	17	22	1	0	10	0	360
2015	322	1	16	22	1	0	11	0	373
2016	288	1	18	30	0	0	12	0	349
2017	304	3	16	24	0	0	12	0	359
2018	286	6	20	21	0	0	12	0	345
2019	303	4	24	20	0	0	10	0	361
2020	284	3	25	18	1	1	14	0	346
2021	255	6	23	16	0	1	16	0	317
2022	268	4	27	11	0	0	18	0	328
2023	314	5	30	15	0	0	23	0	387
2024	278	6	25	16	0	0	17	0	342

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 Shawsheen Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	530	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	535	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	554	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	592	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	614	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	635	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	694	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	656	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	656	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	660	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	612	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	612	n/a	0.0	3.8
2000	612	n/a	0.0	3.1
2001	471	n/a	0.0	3.2
2002	488	n/a	n/a	4.9
2003	488	n/a	n/a	4.9
2004	465	33.0	14.1	4.3
2005	461	34.0	13.6	4.1
2006	444	34.0	13.1	3.5
2007	432	33.0	13.1	3.1
2008	404	30.5	13.2	4.8
2009	380	32.0	11.9	6.3
2010	384	28.5	13.4	8.3
2011	391	29.4	13.2	9.2
2012	392	29.8	13.1	8.9
2013	385	30.1	12.7	11.2
2014	360	30.1	11.9	11.4
2015	373	31.0	12.0	14.2
2016	349	28.0	12.4	n/a
2017	359	31.0	11.5	n/a
2018	345	30.0	11.4	n/a
2019	361	27.4	13.1	n/a
2020	346	30.4	11.3	n/a
2021	317	27.7	11.4	n/a
2022	328	26.7	12.2	n/a
2023	387	34.8	11.1	n/a
2024	342	30.0	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 Shawsheen Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	530	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	535	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	554	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	592	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	614	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	635	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	694	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	656	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	656	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	660	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	612	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	612	n/a	0.0	3.8
2000	612	n/a	0.0	3.1
2001	471	n/a	0.0	3.2
2002	488	n/a	n/a	4.9
2003	488	n/a	n/a	4.9
2004	465	33.0	14.1	4.3
2005	461	34.0	13.6	4.1
2006	444	34.0	13.1	3.5
2007	432	33.0	13.1	3.1
2008	404	30.5	13.2	4.8
2009	380	32.0	11.9	6.3
2010	384	28.5	13.4	8.3
2011	391	29.4	13.2	9.2
2012	392	29.8	13.1	8.9
2013	385	30.1	12.7	11.2
2014	360	30.1	11.9	11.4
2015	373	31.0	12.0	14.2
2016	349	28.0	12.4	n/a
2017	359	31.0	11.5	n/a
2018	345	30.0	11.4	n/a
2019	361	27.4	13.1	n/a
2020	346	30.4	11.3	n/a
2021	317	27.7	11.4	n/a
2022	328	26.7	12.2	n/a
2023	387	34.8	11.1	n/a
2024	342	30.0	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 Shawsheen Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$296 (1.8%)	$15,968 (98.2%)	$16,264
2020	$272 (1.6%)	$16,510 (98.4%)	$16,781
2021	$870 (4.6%)	$18,192 (95.4%)	$19,062

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shawsheen Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shawsheen Elementary)	54	51	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilmington)	62	55.1	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shawsheen Elementary)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilmington)	57	46.6	10.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shawsheen Elementary)	54	51	3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wilmington)	59	45.1	13.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Shawsheen Elementary)	58	48	10%
All Grades Mathematics (Wilmington)	67	53.6	13.5%
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	361	387	7.2%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	24	30	25%
Hispanic	20	15	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	314	3.6%
Two or More Races	10	23	130%

Schools Near Shawsheen 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 All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th 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
Shawsheen Elementary	Public	1-3	298 Shawsheen Avenue	Wilmington	01887	Middlesex County	Wilmington	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 694-6030	342	30	11.3		278 (81.3%)	6 (1.8%)	16 (4.7%)	25 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)								(n/a)	49.2			49.2	57.6			57.6			$19,062	$870	$18,192
West Intermediate	Public	4-5	22 Carter Lane	Wilmington	01887	Middlesex County	Wilmington	No	No	No	No	(978) 694-6050	273	26	10.3		214 (78.4%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.6%)	26 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	66.9	308^th of 916 public elementary schools	66.4%		65.5	319^th of 928 public elementary schools	65.6%	11		47.4	39.3	43.1		57.7	54.2	55.9	52.3	52.3	$20,207	$634	$19,573
Boutwell	Public	PK-K	17 Boutwell Avenue	Wilmington	01887	Middlesex County	Wilmington	No	No	No	No	(978) 694-6070	144	10	14.5		108 (75.0%)	3 (2.1%)	13 (9.0%)	10 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)								(n/a)											$23,025	$902	$22,123
John F Kennedy	Public	K-4	20 Kimbrough Road	Billerica	01821	Middlesex County	Billerica	No	No	No	No	(978) 528-8570	328	24	13.6		267 (81.4%)	4 (1.2%)	28 (8.5%)	17 (5.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	64	329^th of 916 public elementary schools	64.1%		71.6	270^th of 928 public elementary schools	70.9%	59	43.8	40.9		42.5	56.2	59.1		57.6			$19,630	$591	$19,039
Heath-Brook	Public	PK, KG-1	165 Shawsheen Street	Tewksbury	01876	Middlesex County	Tewksbury	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 640-7865	310	24	13.0		246 (79.4%)	16 (5.2%)	26 (8.4%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)								(n/a)											$17,514	$704	$16,809
Thomas Ditson	Public	K-4	39 Cook Street	Billerica	01821	Middlesex County	Billerica	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 528-8510	551	33	16.5		366 (66.4%)	24 (4.4%)	57 (10.3%)	78 (14.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	59.5	373^rd of 916 public elementary schools	59.3%		65.3	322^nd of 928 public elementary schools	65.3%	51	39.3	38.2		38.8	55.1	58.4		56.7			$18,214	$658	$17,556
Fox Hill	Public	K-5	1 Fox Hill Rd	Burlington	01803	Middlesex County	Burlington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 270-1791	455	43	10.6		296 (65.1%)	28 (6.2%)	38 (8.4%)	69 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	67.6	306^th of 916 public elementary schools	66.6%		74.5	240^th of 928 public elementary schools	74.1%	66	55.3	40.9	45.5	47.3	65.8	62.0	44.2	57.1	46.8	46.8	$20,095	$573	$19,521
North Intermediate	Public	4-5	320 Salem Street	Wilmington	01887	Middlesex County	Wilmington	No	No	No	No	(978) 694-6040	249	20	12.4		198 (79.5%)	3 (1.2%)	19 (7.6%)	16 (6.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	76.7	230^th of 916 public elementary schools	74.9%		72.6	260^th of 928 public elementary schools	72.0%	30		52.1	48.6	50.6		65.7	58.9	62.8	53.3	53.3	$18,307	$521	$17,786
Pine Glen Elementary	Public	K-5	1 Pine Glen Way	Burlington	01803	Middlesex County	Burlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 270-1712	334	33	10.0		197 (59.0%)	22 (6.6%)	29 (8.7%)	75 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	58.7	384^th of 916 public elementary schools	58.1%		64.1	336^th of 928 public elementary schools	63.8%	48	59.6	47.1	32.8	45.1	61.7	52.9	39.1	50.0	39.7	39.7	$22,406	$748	$21,659
Woburn Street	Public	1-3	227 Woburn Street	Wilmington	01887	Middlesex County	Wilmington	No	No	No	No	(978) 694-6020	358	31	11.6		287 (80.2%)	10 (2.8%)	23 (6.4%)	18 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)								(n/a)	59.6			59.6	61.6			61.6			$18,626	$620	$18,007

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawsheen Elementary

How many students attend Shawsheen Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Shawsheen Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Shawsheen Elementary?

Students at Shawsheen Elementary are 81% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Shawsheen Elementary in?

Wilmington

What schools do graduates of Shawsheen Elementary attend?

Students who attend Shawsheen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilmington Middle School
High : Wilmington High

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