Walter J. Paton School

Public K-4

 58 Grafton Street
       Shrewsbury, MA  01545


(508) 841-8626

District: Shrewsbury

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,596 Help


Students who attend Walter J. Paton School usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Middle School
    Sherwood Middle School
High:    Shrewsbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Asian:
15.5%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.3% Help


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Compare Details Walter J. Paton School ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Shrewsbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Asian (15.5%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter J. Paton School is 11.6, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Shrewsbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter J. Paton School is $14,596. 3 elementary schools in the Shrewsbury School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walter J. Paton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walter J. Paton School 168th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Walter J. Paton School in the ranking list.)

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Shrewsbury:

SchoolDigger ranks Shrewsbury 43rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walter J. Paton School

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Rank History for all students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.72 191st 884 78.4%
2004 74.75 232nd 882 73.7%
2005 84.43 120th 887 86.5%
2006 88.43 69th 911 92.4%
2007 91.17 31st 911 96.6%
2008 93.78 13th 908 98.6%
2009 95.34 5th 909 99.4%
2010 95.97 1st 920 99.9%
2011 95.25 1st 924 99.9%
2012 96.47 1st 930 99.9%
2013 93.21 11th 928 98.8%
2014 89.72 42nd 926 95.5%
2015 89.80 42nd 914 95.4%
2016 94.05 8th 932 99.1%
2017 88.84 67th 938 92.9%
2018 90.05 56th 934 94.0%
2019 87.65 92nd 942 90.2%
2021 86.23 127th 936 86.4%
2022 78.26 197th 932 78.9%
2023 87.70 102nd 928 89.0%
2024 81.24 168th 916 81.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.14 432nd 886 51.2%
2019 36.48 614th 896 31.5%
2021 68.21 199th 894 77.7%
2022 42.15 524th 905 42.1%
2024 62.39 200th 731 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.42 333rd 772 56.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.88 44th 893 95.1%
2019 84.84 104th 902 88.5%
2021 86.66 104th 898 88.4%
2022 78.08 181st 901 79.9%
2023 89.24 71st 887 92.0%
2024 81.13 157th 886 82.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.37 182nd 656 72.3%
2021 36.80 393rd 632 37.8%
2022 39.20 374th 672 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.53 78th 898 91.3%
2019 87.38 75th 907 91.7%
2021 82.28 145th 904 84.0%
2022 75.26 199th 908 78.1%
2023 83.79 125th 896 86.0%
2024 77.65 185th 891 79.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.09 144th 925 84.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.31 26th 399 93.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.66 17th 154 89.0%
2019 47.09 94th 155 39.4%
2021 80.71 17th 141 87.9%
2022 49.50 92nd 143 35.7%
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Rank History for White students at Walter J. Paton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.41 62nd 772 92.0%
2019 84.15 75th 780 90.4%
2021 67.15 230th 765 69.9%
2022 59.94 297th 764 61.1%
2023 80.14 123rd 762 83.9%
2024 78.75 127th 753 83.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Walter J. Paton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 3 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 256 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1990 265 7 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 286
1991 272 7 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 281 10 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 296 10 24 18 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1994 315 18 29 14 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 317 14 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 317 14 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 345 9 32 15 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1998 311 4 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1999 256 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 329 7 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 351 10 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 364 7 26 8 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2003 364 7 26 8 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2004 398 5 31 5 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 315 4 23 5 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 319 2 24 13 1 n/a n/a 3 362
2007 307 2 25 14 1 n/a n/a 7 356
2008 305 3 23 16 1 n/a n/a 10 358
2009 313 1 31 10 1 1 8 0 365
2010 302 2 36 7 0 1 10 0 358
2011 282 6 56 16 1 1 9 0 371
2012 291 3 48 15 1 0 8 0 366
2013 273 6 41 14 0 0 8 0 342
2014 272 4 42 15 0 0 7 0 340
2015 282 2 53 16 0 0 12 0 365
2016 266 2 62 19 0 0 11 0 360
2017 257 2 63 28 1 0 15 0 366
2018 236 1 66 25 1 0 13 0 342
2019 250 9 79 26 2 0 14 0 380
2020 237 8 73 24 1 0 11 0 354
2021 231 11 68 23 2 0 15 0 350
2022 200 10 47 31 2 0 22 0 312
2023 187 9 45 23 2 0 25 0 291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walter J. Paton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 n/a n/a n/a
1989 268 n/a n/a n/a
1990 286 n/a n/a n/a
1991 298 n/a n/a n/a
1992 322 n/a n/a n/a
1993 348 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 377 n/a n/a n/a
1995 358 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 358 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 403 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 333 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 268 n/a 0.0 9
2000 356 n/a 0.0 5.3
2001 392 n/a 0.0 7.4
2002 408 n/a n/a 4.7
2003 408 n/a n/a 4.7
2004 441 32.0 13.8 5.4
2005 348 24.3 14.3 5.2
2006 362 23.4 15.5 7.2
2007 356 22.0 16.2 7.2
2008 358 21.6 16.6 7.2
2009 365 23.0 15.9 5.2
2010 358 21.7 16.4 7.3
2011 371 21.2 17.4 11.3
2012 366 21.2 17.2 8.5
2013 342 14.1 24.1 10.8
2014 340 21.4 15.8 9.4
2015 365 24.0 15.2 9.3
2016 360 23.0 15.6 n/a
2017 366 19.5 18.7 n/a
2018 342 21.1 16.2 n/a
2019 380 24.0 15.7 n/a
2020 354 23.7 14.9 n/a
2021 350 18.7 18.6 n/a
2022 312 24.1 12.9 n/a
2023 291 25.0 11.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walter J. Paton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 n/a n/a n/a
1989 268 n/a n/a n/a
1990 286 n/a n/a n/a
1991 298 n/a n/a n/a
1992 322 n/a n/a n/a
1993 348 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 377 n/a n/a n/a
1995 358 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 358 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 403 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 333 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 268 n/a 0.0 9
2000 356 n/a 0.0 5.3
2001 392 n/a 0.0 7.4
2002 408 n/a n/a 4.7
2003 408 n/a n/a 4.7
2004 441 32.0 13.8 5.4
2005 348 24.3 14.3 5.2
2006 362 23.4 15.5 7.2
2007 356 22.0 16.2 7.2
2008 358 21.6 16.6 7.2
2009 365 23.0 15.9 5.2
2010 358 21.7 16.4 7.3
2011 371 21.2 17.4 11.3
2012 366 21.2 17.2 8.5
2013 342 14.1 24.1 10.8
2014 340 21.4 15.8 9.4
2015 365 24.0 15.2 9.3
2016 360 23.0 15.6 n/a
2017 366 19.5 18.7 n/a
2018 342 21.1 16.2 n/a
2019 380 24.0 15.7 n/a
2020 354 23.7 14.9 n/a
2021 350 18.7 18.6 n/a
2022 312 24.1 12.9 n/a
2023 291 25.0 11.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walter J. Paton School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $310 (2.4%) $12,872 (97.6%) $13,182
2020 $205 (1.5%) $13,262 (98.5%) $13,466
2021 $705 (4.8%) $13,891 (95.2%) $14,596

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter J. Paton School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 102nd of 928 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walter J. Paton School)7973.9
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shrewsbury)8064.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walter J. Paton School)7180
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shrewsbury)7566.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walter J. Paton School)6954.2
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shrewsbury)7557.7
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walter J. Paton School)7966.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shrewsbury)7973.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Walter J. Paton School)7363.5
 9.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shrewsbury)7360
 13%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Walter J. Paton School)7573
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Shrewsbury)7165.3
 5.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380291
 23.4%
African American99
American Indian22
Asian7945
 43%
Hispanic2623
 11.5%
Pacific Islander00
White250187
 25.2%
Two or More Races1425
 78.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walter J. Paton School

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Walter J. Paton School.

Walter J. Paton School ranks 168th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Walter J. Paton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Middle School
Middle : Sherwood Middle School
High : Shrewsbury High School

Students at Walter J. Paton School are 64% White, 15% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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