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Elementary· 16 schools in district

Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School

525 Slade Street, Fall River, MA 02724Fall River →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
696
Students
Total enrolled
$40,714
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 184% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 696 students in grades KG–05 in Fall River, Massachusetts.
184% above average funding
District spends $40,714 per pupil, 184% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School is a large elementary in Fall River, Massachusetts, serving grades KG–05 with 696 students. The district invests $40,714 per student — 184% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School

696
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
50
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution349 male · 347 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
39%
38%
9%
11%
Asian3%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Black9%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 250483002644

Academic Outcomes at Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 27th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02724

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$40,714Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$40,714
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$17,914
Student Support$7,736
Administration$4,886
Operations$6,107
Other$4,071
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $40,714 spent per student, an estimated $18,036 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
76%
State government
76.1%
Local (property tax)
10.7%
Federal programs
13.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $40,714/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Henry Lord Community SchoolWilliam S GreeneNorth End ElementaryMary Fonseca Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Morton MiddleMatthew J Kuss MiddleTalbot Innovation School
↓
High School
B M C Durfee HighResiliency Preparatory Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyBristol County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFall River →
Phone: (508)675-8300
NCES ID: 250483002644
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fall River seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Fall River
High
B M C Durfee High
2,460 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Elem
Henry Lord Community School
815 students · PK–08
● 43 opp
Elem
William S Greene
721 students · PK–05
● 40 opp
Mid
Morton Middle
690 students · 06–08
● 41 opp
Elem
North End Elementary
687 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
Mid
Matthew J Kuss Middle
682 students · 06–08
● 40 opp
Elem
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
636 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
Elem
Letourneau Elementary School
597 students · PK–05
● 43 opp
District School Rankings
Location
525 Slade Street, Fall River, MA 02724
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.