Chandler Elementary School

93 Chandler Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chandler Elementary School serves 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chandler Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Chandler Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
24%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
91%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chandler Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Chandler Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chandler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chandler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Chandler Elementary School often compared to?
Chandler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Chandler Elementary School?
657 students attend Chandler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Chandler Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chandler Elementary School?
Chandler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chandler Elementary School offer ?
Chandler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chandler Elementary School part of?
Chandler Elementary School is part of Duxbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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