At a glance
Reported students
564
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
517
East Taunton Elementary: 564 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
12.5:1 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
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about East Taunton Elementary
East Taunton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in East Taunton. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Taunton. NCES reports 564 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to 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 (60.3%) and Black (21.8%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Taunton Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.99 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 3 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
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.3%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black21.8%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
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 Taunton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Joseph C Chamberlain
Elementary · Grades PK–04
496 reported students
Elizabeth Pole
Elementary · Grades PK–04
635 reported students
Edmund Hatch Bennett
Elementary · Grades PK–04
313 reported students
H H Galligan
Elementary · Grades KG–04
286 reported students
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
898 reported students
John F Parker Middle
Middle · Grades 05–07
517 reported students
Public schools near East Taunton Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Pole Elementary · Taunton | PK–04 | 635 | 2.4 mi |
| Berkley Community School Elementary · Berkley | PK–04 | 459 | 3.6 mi |
| H H Galligan Elementary · Taunton | KG–04 | 286 | 4 mi |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Elementary · Taunton | PK–04 | 898 | 4.3 mi |
| Merrill Elementary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raynham | KG–01 | 310 | 4.3 mi |
| Laliberte Elementary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raynham | 02–04 | 543 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Taunton Elementary
What grades does East Taunton Elementary serve?
East Taunton Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Taunton.
How many students attend East Taunton Elementary?
East Taunton Elementary reported 564 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Taunton Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 564 students and 44.99 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 East Taunton Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Taunton Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Taunton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is East Taunton Elementary in?
East Taunton Elementary is part of Taunton, based in Taunton, MA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Taunton Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elizabeth Pole (2.4 mi), Berkley Community School (3.6 mi), H H Galligan (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.