Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George H. Englesby Elementary School 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 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George H. Englesby Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George H. Englesby Elementary School 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 George H. Englesby Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#721 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
19%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
60%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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: 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 #721 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend George H. Englesby Elementary School?
532 students attend George H. Englesby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of George H. Englesby Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% 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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