Lorin L Dame Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
17%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
19%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lorin L Dame Elementary School?
252 students attend Lorin L Dame Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lorin L Dame Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lorin L Dame Elementary School offer ?
Lorin L Dame Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lorin L Dame Elementary School part of?
Lorin L Dame Elementary School is part of Medford School District.
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