- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dracut, MA
George H. Englesby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George H. Englesby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250432002822
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George H. Englesby Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Dracut · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 520
- students enrolled
George H. Englesby Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George H. Englesby Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dracut, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
George H. Englesby Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 250432002822 · Dracut, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Justus C. Richardson Middle School (916 students)
George H. Englesby Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
George H. Englesby Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Justus C. Rich
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
916 students
- Dracut Senior
Dracut Senior High
792 students
- Joseph a Campb
Joseph a Campbell Elementary
565 students
- This school
George H. Englesby Elementary School
520 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
487 students
- Greenmont Aven 211
Greenmont Avenue
211 students
What this shows George H. Englesby Elementary School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How George H. Englesby Elementary School compares
George H. Englesby Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,581
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 10.6%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, George H. Englesby Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Dracut reports $15,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George H. Englesby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justus C. Richardson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dracut Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph a Campbell Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenmont Avenue | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George H. Englesby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dracut
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about George H. Englesby Elementary School
How many students attend George H. Englesby Elementary School?
George H. Englesby Elementary School has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dracut, MA. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George H. Englesby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George H. Englesby Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George H. Englesby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George H. Englesby Elementary School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Dracut, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George H. Englesby Elementary School?
George H. Englesby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George H. Englesby Elementary School rank among public schools in Dracut?
By Resource Investment Index, George H. Englesby Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dracut, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dracut on the city page.
What other schools are in Dracut?
Besides George H. Englesby Elementary School, Dracut also operates Justus C. Richardson Middle School (916 students), Dracut Senior High (792 students), and Joseph a Campbell Elementary (565 students). See the Dracut district page for the complete list.