Gloucester Preschool

Gloucester Preschool serves 105 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Gloucester Preschool's student population of 105 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gloucester Preschool is 0.37, 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
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
24%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
79%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Gloucester Preschool 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
19%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gloucester Preschool?
105 students attend Gloucester Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gloucester Preschool students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gloucester Preschool?
Gloucester Preschool has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gloucester Preschool offer ?
Gloucester Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gloucester Preschool part of?
Gloucester Preschool is part of Gloucester School District.

School Reviews

5   8/13/2019
This was by far the best elementary school I have ever had the privilege of attending. I wish I could get in touch with some of my old teachers I.E. ( Mr. Morandi and Miss. Henson). I have nothing but great memories while attending this awsome school.... Wish I could turn back time...
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Peter Luoni

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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