Enrollment
520
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250432002822
George H. Englesby Elementary School — Dracut, MA
Federal NCES profile for George H. Englesby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dracut · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George H. Englesby Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George H. Englesby Elementary School reports 520 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 42% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 260 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dracut spends $17,154 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.3% from local sources (property taxes), 55.1% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George H. Englesby Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 42% above state mean
Top 97% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,154
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
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
Enrollment 520 Top 66% in Massachusetts — larger than 34% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250432002822
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 260:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dracut, which includes George H. Englesby Elementary School.
$17,154
Per student
-40%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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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 a 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 17.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dracut, MA.
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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.