James Tansey

www.fallriverschools.org/tansey.cfm

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

280

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Tansey
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	45
Black	27
Asian	9
Two or More	31

White
168 (60.0%)
Hispanic
45 (16.1%)
Two or More
31 (11.1%)
Black
27 (9.6%)
Asian
9 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fall River
Phone:	(508)675-8206
Website:	http://www.fallriverschools.org/tansey.cfm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 50