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Eastham School District

78 Eldredge Pkwy
Orleans, MA 02653
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Eastham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 176 students in Eastham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Eastham School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,837 Schools
# Students
176 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Eastham School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#96 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
62%
42%
50-54%
44%
40-49%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
6%
25%
% Black
12%
10%
% White
71%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $7,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,466 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,523
$23,845
Spending / Student
$33,466
$24,602

Best Eastham School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Schoolhouse Road
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eastham School District?
Eastham School District manages 1 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of Eastham School District?
Eastham School District is ranked #99 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eastham School District?
71% of Eastham School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastham School District?
Eastham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Eastham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,466 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-05
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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