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Lake Street Elementary School (Closed 2016)

17 Lake Street
Spencer, MA 01562
Lake Street Elementary School serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(12-13)
50-54%
61%
(12-13)
55-59%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Lake Street Elementary School?
316 students attend Lake Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lake Street Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Street Elementary School?
Lake Street Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Street Elementary School offer ?
Lake Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lake Street Elementary School part of?
Lake Street Elementary School is part of Spencer-E Brookfield School District.

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