Enrollment
520
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George H. Englesby Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at George H. Englesby Elementary School
George H. Englesby Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dracut, Massachusetts, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Massachusetts schools and 37% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dracut spends $14,475 per pupil, 36% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dracut's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenmont Avenue (211 students): George H. Englesby Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 13.2:1).
Dracut also operates Justus C. Richardson Middle School (916 students) and Dracut Senior High (792 students) alongside George H. Englesby Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George H. Englesby Elementary School compares
George H. Englesby Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dracut, which includes George H. Englesby Elementary School.
$14,475
Per student
-36%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 55.1%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George H. Englesby Elementary School a good school?
George H. Englesby Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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