At a glance
Reported students
280
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
575
James Tansey: 280 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about James Tansey
James Tansey is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fall River. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Fall River. NCES reports 280 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.1%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James Tansey
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic16.1%
- Black9.6%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fall River
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westall Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
276 reported students
Samuel Watson
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
John J Doran
Elementary · Grades PK–08
525 reported students
Letourneau Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
566 reported students
Spencer Borden
Elementary · Grades PK–05
575 reported students
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
598 reported students
Public schools near James Tansey
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Borden Elementary · Fall River | PK–05 | 575 | 0.4 mi |
| Mary Fonseca Elementary School Elementary · Fall River | PK–05 | 598 | 1.3 mi |
| Westall Elementary Elementary · Fall River | KG–05 | 276 | 1.3 mi |
| North End Elementary Elementary · Fall River | PK–05 | 655 | 1.5 mi |
| South Elementary · Somerset | KG–05 | 242 | 2.1 mi |
| John J Doran Elementary · Fall River | PK–08 | 525 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Tansey
What grades does James Tansey serve?
James Tansey reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fall River.
How many students attend James Tansey?
James Tansey reported 280 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 281 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Tansey?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 280 students and 18.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Tansey a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Tansey is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fall River attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is James Tansey in?
James Tansey is part of Fall River, based in Fall River, MA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Tansey?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spencer Borden (0.4 mi), Mary Fonseca Elementary School (1.3 mi), Westall Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.