Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6, C.t. Douglas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C.t. Douglas Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C.t. Douglas Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C.t. Douglas Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
65%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.t. Douglas Elementary School's ranking?
C.t. Douglas Elementary School is ranked #452 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are C.t. Douglas Elementary School often compared to?
C.t. Douglas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanchard Memorial School, Paul P Gates Elementary School, Luther Conant School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend C.t. Douglas Elementary School?
382 students attend C.t. Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of C.t. Douglas Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.t. Douglas Elementary School?
C.t. Douglas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does C.t. Douglas Elementary School offer ?
C.t. Douglas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C.t. Douglas Elementary School part of?
C.t. Douglas Elementary School is part of Acton-Boxborough School District.
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