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North End Elementary

1899 Meridan Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · (508) 675-8245 · Bristol County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL655 STUDENTS
Enrollment
655
Elementary
DISTRICT 480 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
52
Kindergarten
87
Grade 1
87
Grade 2
116
Grade 3
104
Grade 4
93
Grade 5
116
Student demographics
White
34152%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
14122%
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 26%
Black
9414%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 10%
Asian
91%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Two+
6911%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
33251%
Female
32349%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
28.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -35.0pp since 2016
Math
30.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -37.0pp since 2016

What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 28 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 35 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 37 points.

Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
655
-115 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 15.9:1
% White
52%
was 60%
% Hispanic
22%
was 20%
% Black
14%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About North End Elementary

North End Elementary operates as a high-enrollment elementary-level community in Fall River, Massachusetts, part of Fall River. Current enrollment sits at 655 students spanning grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 72% larger than the state mean of about 381.

North End Elementary is one of 19 schools operated by Fall River, a district that caters to 11,089 students overall.

Looking at the student body, North End Elementary records that 52% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school logs 22% Hispanic, 14% Black, 11% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 77%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, North End Elementary reports 48 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.6:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.2:1 average.

In the surrounding community, Bristol County reports that median household income runs about $85,625, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. North End Elementary is one of 142 public schools in Bristol County (combined enrollment of about 80,897 students).

James Tansey is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.5 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

North End Elementary operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 15%: 770 students in 2018 compared to 655 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 60% to 52%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 15.9:1 in 2018 to 13.6:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Bristol County at a glance

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Population
582,270
Census ACS
Median income
$85,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
142
80,897 students

Quick facts

School name
North End Elementary
District
Fall River
Address
1899 Meridan Street, Fall River, MA 02720
Phone
(508) 675-8245
County
Bristol County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
655
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
250483001780
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About North End Elementary
How large is North End Elementary?
North End Elementary enrolls approximately 655 students in grades PK-05.
Is North End Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
North End Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at North End Elementary?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at North End Elementary.
How diverse is North End Elementary?
North End Elementary reports a student body of 52% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% Black, 1% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees North End Elementary?
North End Elementary is overseen by Fall River in Bristol County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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