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Lura A. White Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
34 Lancaster Road, Shirley, MA 01464 · (978) 772-8600 · Part of Ayer-Shirley School District
Students
357
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Lura A. White Elementary School
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Devens kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Devens kids come from and go next.
K–5Lura A. White Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 49.3%
Location
Directions ↗
34 Lancaster Road, Shirley
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 159
Grade 263
Grade 365
Grade 461
Grade 559
Enrollment over time
331’20
324’21
343’22
356’23
357’24
Up 7.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 73%Hispanic 11%Black 7%Two or more races 4%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.