Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elmer S Bagnall ranks in the top 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 42% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmer S Bagnall's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmer S Bagnall ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmer S Bagnall is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
87%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
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 is Elmer S Bagnall's ranking?
Elmer S Bagnall is ranked #666 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Elmer S Bagnall often compared to?
Elmer S Bagnallis often viewed alongside schools like Dr John C Page School, Perley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Elmer S Bagnall?
486 students attend Elmer S Bagnall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elmer S Bagnall students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer S Bagnall?
Elmer S Bagnall has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elmer S Bagnall offer ?
Elmer S Bagnall offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmer S Bagnall part of?
Elmer S Bagnall is part of Pentucket School District.
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