JAMES TANSEY
James Tansey is a public elementary school that is part of the Fall River school district, located in Fall River, MA with about 315 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, James Tansey has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
The James Tansey Elementary School, located on Ray Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a public educational institution serving the local community. As part of the Fall River Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on the core academic development of its students. The facility aims to foster both intellectual growth and social responsibility, preparing children for the challenges of their future academic careers through a standard-based curriculum.
The school is deeply integrated into the Fall River community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and personal development, James Tansey Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential. Its digital presence via the district website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to access school-specific information, academic calendars, and administrative resources necessary for maintaining active involvement in their children's education.
For more information, contact James Tansey at (508) 675-8206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8206
JAMES TANSEY is a public school in Fall River, MA with about 315 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fall River
- Total Students:
- 315
- Teachers:
- 18.39
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 315 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES TANSEY is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.0%
- Two or more races
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.