Bessie Buker Elementary
Regular School · Wenham, MA
Bessie Buker Elementary is a regular school school in Wenham, Massachusetts, serving grades KG–05 with 255 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 87% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 16 | 6% |
| Asian | 7 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 255 | 126M / 129F |
English Language Learners: 11 (4% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 45-49% | 36.7% | 98 |
| Reading Proficiency | 70-74% | 49.2% | 98 |
| Science Proficiency | 60-69% | — | 37 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 255 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Cutler School Elementary
- Winthrop School Elementary
- Hamilton-Wenham Regional High High
- Miles River Middle Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 01984) → CensusDepth.com
- Massachusetts population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Massachusetts teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
250567001459
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD