LURA A. WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lura A. White Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Ayer Shirley School District school district, located in Shirley, MA with about 400 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Lura A. White Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lura A. White Elementary School, located at 34 Lancaster Road in Shirley, Massachusetts, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Ayer Shirley Regional School District (ASRSD), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. The faculty and staff prioritize a collaborative approach, working closely with families to ensure that each student receives the personalized attention and resources necessary to succeed in their foundational years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lura A. White Elementary focuses on building character and promoting civic responsibility among its student body. The school leverages the resources of the broader ASRSD district to provide modern instructional tools and diverse extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners. By maintaining a focus on both high academic standards and the well-being of the whole child, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, and community news, parents and visitors can refer to the district’s official website at http://www.asrsd.org.

For more information, contact Lura A. White Elementary School at (978) 772-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

34 Lancaster Road
Shirley, MA 01464
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LURA A. WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Shirley, MA with about 400 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
400
Teachers:
29.75
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 400 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LURA A. WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
83.5%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.