Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 12 schools in district

East Taunton Elementary

58R Stevens Street, East Taunton, MA 02718Taunton →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
533
Students
Total enrolled
$25,188
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 76% vs nat'l
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 533 students in grades PK–04 in East Taunton, Massachusetts.
76% above average funding
District spends $25,188 per pupil, 76% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

East Taunton Elementary is a large elementary in East Taunton, Massachusetts, serving grades PK–04 with 533 students. The district invests $25,188 per student — 76% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at East Taunton Elementary

533
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution265 male · 268 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
64%
9%
18%
8%
Asian1%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black18%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 251152001065

Academic Outcomes at East Taunton Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02718

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,188Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,188
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,083
Student Support$4,786
Administration$3,023
Operations$3,778
Other$2,519
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,188 spent per student, an estimated $11,158 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
40%
State government
50.0%
Local (property tax)
40.0%
Federal programs
10.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,188/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.5:1 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
James L. Mulcahey Elementary SchoolElizabeth PoleJoseph C ChamberlainEdmund Hatch Bennett
+1 more
↓
Middle
Benjamin Friedman MiddleJoseph H MartinJohn F Parker Middle
↓
High School
Taunton HighTaunton Alternative High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyBristol County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTaunton →
Phone: (508)821-1330
NCES ID: 251152001065
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in East Taunton 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 Taunton
High
Taunton High
2,760 students · 08–12
● 46 opp
Elem
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
851 students · PK–04
● 46 opp
Mid
Benjamin Friedman Middle
730 students · 05–07
● 46 opp
Mid
Joseph H Martin
642 students · 05–07
● 45 opp
Elem
Elizabeth Pole
577 students · KG–04
● 46 opp
Mid
John F Parker Middle
494 students · 05–07
● 46 opp
Elem
Joseph C Chamberlain
453 students · PK–04
● 46 opp
Elem
Edmund Hatch Bennett
285 students · KG–04
● 46 opp
District School Rankings
Location
58R Stevens Street, East Taunton, MA 02718
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.