Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George H. Englesby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George H. Englesby Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George H. Englesby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George H. Englesby 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
#862 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
18%
23%
Black
6%
10%
White
64%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 George H. Englesby Elementary School's ranking?
George H. Englesby Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are George H. Englesby Elementary School often compared to?
George H. Englesby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pentucket Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend George H. Englesby Elementary School?
536 students attend George H. Englesby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of George H. Englesby Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George H. Englesby Elementary School?
George H. Englesby Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does George H. Englesby Elementary School offer ?
George H. Englesby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George H. Englesby Elementary School part of?
George H. Englesby Elementary School is part of Dracut School District.
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