Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Nantucket Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nantucket Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Nantucket Public Schools values collaboration, communication, and reflection that supports: Equitable access to multiple pathways for individual and collective success.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nantucket Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)36%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
49%
26%
Black
10%
10%
White
32%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Nantucket Elementary School?
399 students attend Nantucket Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nantucket Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nantucket Elementary School?
Nantucket Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nantucket Elementary School offer ?
Nantucket Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nantucket Elementary School part of?
Nantucket Elementary School is part of Nantucket School District.
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